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UER 738S

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Green Petrol 1759cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

19,782 mi
Last recorded19,782 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUER 738S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,759cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 19,782 miles
Pass 14 May 2025 19,770 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2025 19,768 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2024 19,466 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 19,239 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 18,937 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 18,860 miles
Pass 6 May 2020 18,832 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,740 miles
Fail 29 May 2019 18,735 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Aug 2016 18,278 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 17,840 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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UER 738S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Green with a 1,759cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UER 738S?

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What year was UER 738S registered?

UER 738S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is UER 738S safe to buy?

The MOT history for UER 738S shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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