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438 DGY

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,217 mi
Last recorded39,217 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration438 DGY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 10 Oct 2025 39,217 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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438 DGY is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 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 438 DGY, 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 64 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 438 DGY registered?

438 DGY is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 September 1962.

Is 438 DGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for 438 DGY shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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