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XCE 826T

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Maroon Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2023
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,923 mi
Last recorded86,923 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXCE 826T
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2022 86,923 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 86,167 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear sections of offside and nearside sills corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2017 86,166 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear sections of offside and nearside outer sills corroded.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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XCE 826T is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Maroon 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was XCE 826T registered?

XCE 826T is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 24 November 1978.

Is XCE 826T safe to buy?

The MOT history for XCE 826T 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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