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3950 MY

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Black Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

23,971 mi
Last recorded23,971 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration3950 MY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 23,971 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 23,971 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 23,968 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 23,895 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 23,895 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 23,062 miles

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2012 21,624 miles

Centre Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 21,624 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,448 miles

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 23 Mar 2011 20,448 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

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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3950 MY is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Black with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 3950 MY, 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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3950 MY is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 10 May 1961.

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