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3776 DD

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,579 mi
Last recorded67,579 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3776 DD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 67,579 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 67,202 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 67,202 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 9 Jul 2016 67,141 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play centre drop arm joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

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

front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush front and rear (2.4.B.2)

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 66,855 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 66,628 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 66,409 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 66,182 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 66,179 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2011 66,015 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 66,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 May 2010 65,831 miles
Pass 16 May 2009 65,448 miles
Fail 9 May 2009 65,445 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 May 2008 65,203 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 64,935 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 64,930 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 6 May 2006 64,697 miles

slight corrosion on o/s floor

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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3776 DD is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 3776 DD, 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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3776 DD is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 22 September 1961.

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