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CSG 996S

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Beige Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,131 mi
Last recorded42,131 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2008
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCSG 996S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2008 42,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering wheel weakened by cracks (2.1.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 27 Nov 2007 39,694 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 38,546 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Viva?

Based on 305,239 MOT tests across 39,920 vehicles.

86.5%
Pass Rate
3,975
Miles/Year
11
Year Lifespan
39,920
On UK Roads
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CSG 996S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Beige with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Vauxhall Viva models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.8% with a typical mileage of 45,619 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Vauxhall Viva typically stays on UK roads for around 11 years. At 48 years old, this Vauxhall Viva is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CSG 996S registered?

CSG 996S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 21 March 1978.

Is CSG 996S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CSG 996S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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