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228 MPP

1960 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,689 mi
Last recorded80,689 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2016
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Cresta47,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration228 MPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1960
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2016 80,689 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 80,214 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 80,161 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 80,161 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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228 MPP is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,614 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 228 MPP, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 228 MPP registered?

228 MPP is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 17 June 1960.

Is 228 MPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 228 MPP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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