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116 BPO

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Yellow Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

40,377 mi
Last recorded40,377 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration116 BPO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 40,377 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion at jacking point (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 40,236 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

O/S/F brake needs more application preasure for roller brake test; poss wheel cylinder partial seizure

Pass 6 Aug 2011 39,986 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 39,928 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2007 39,812 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 39,410 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cresta?

Based on 4,159 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.

83.3%
Pass Rate
292
Miles/Year
71
Year Lifespan
537
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 118
brake binding 107
Brakes imbalanced across an axle 78
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 78
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 75
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116 BPO is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Yellow with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1961 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 54,874 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Cresta fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 118 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 116 BPO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Cresta typically stays on UK roads for around 71 years. At 65 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 116 BPO registered?

116 BPO is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 10 April 1961.

Is 116 BPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for 116 BPO shows 6 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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