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218 CYL

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,095 mi
Last recorded60,095 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2016
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration218 CYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2016 60,095 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 59,917 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 59,876 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 59,782 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 59,734 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 59,652 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2010 60,774 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 60,695 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 60,595 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 60,438 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 60,253 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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218 CYL is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 218 CYL, 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 218 CYL registered?

218 CYL is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 8 November 1961.

Is 218 CYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for 218 CYL shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 218 CYL have outstanding finance?

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