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1780 FN

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2019
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,930 mi
Last recorded60,930 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration1780 FN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 60,930 miles

All 4 tyres 2007

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Steering column upper bush worn

Pass 15 Dec 2017 60,879 miles

All 4 tyres 2007 !

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper blades poor

Fail 15 Dec 2017 60,879 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

All 4 tyres 2007 !

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

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Wiper blades poor

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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1780 FN is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 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 1780 FN, 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 64 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 1780 FN registered?

1780 FN is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 25 April 1962.

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