MOT – Exempt A 1978 Vauxhall Viva HC four-door, offered at No Reserve this third-generation Viva L has a 1,256cc engine paired with a four-speed manual gearbox.

‘XMC215T’ is described as a “really nice example that drives really well”.

Indeed, engine, transmission and electrics are all described as being in ‘excellent’ condition, with ‘good’ bodywork, paintwork and interior.

The vendor adds the ‘baby blue paintwork is the original colour and is complemented by a grey and black interior.

Registered in August 1978, ‘XMC215T’ is tax and MOT exempt, but reassuringly has a current MOT that’s valid until September 2025.

It “starts and runs perfectly” says the vendor, and has a collection of new spare parts in the boot.

“It will make a great addition to someone’s collection.” The original Vauxhall Viva, known as the HA, was introduced in 1963.

It shared the same floorpan and engines as fellow GM partner brand Opel’s German Kadett A.

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