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XRY 490S

1978 Vauxhall Viva

Brown Petrol 1256cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

77,158 mi
Last recorded77,158 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Vauxhall Viva45,619 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXRY 490S
MakeVauxhall
ModelViva
Year1978
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,256cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 77,158 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2013 77,158 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 77,150 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,143 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 77,131 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 77,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 77,022 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 77,403 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 76,293 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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XRY 490S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva in Brown with a 1,256cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 XRY 490S?

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What year was XRY 490S registered?

XRY 490S is a 1978 Vauxhall Viva, first registered on 30 June 1978.

Is XRY 490S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XRY 490S shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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