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153 XVR

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2021
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,561 mi
Last recorded15,561 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration153 XVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 15,561 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion evident underside

play evident within steering system

Fail 5 Mar 2020 15,561 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Fuel hose so insecure there is a risk of fire carb (6.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

corrosion evident underside

play evident within steering system

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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153 XVR is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 153 XVR, 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 153 XVR registered?

153 XVR is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 7 March 1961.

Is 153 XVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for 153 XVR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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