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189 MTG

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

35,123 mi
Last recorded35,123 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration189 MTG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 35,123 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 34,700 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 34,576 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 34,256 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 34,282 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2005 34,282 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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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189 MTG is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink 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 189 MTG, 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 189 MTG registered?

189 MTG is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 9 October 1961.

Is 189 MTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for 189 MTG 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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