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43 EBP

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

12,640 mi
Last recorded12,640 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration43 EBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 12,640 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2010 12,618 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 8,591 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advanced corrosion in nearside rear leaf spring mounting bracket (front)

creaking from front suspension/steering

damage to both rear shock absorbers

flexing around steering box when steering operated

gear selector requires attention (under vehicle)

nearside front brake pipe slightly kinked

nearside front floor corroded & holed

offside front brake disc thin

slight wear in rear leaf spring bushes

steering box drop arm very close to track rod

Fail 11 Jul 2008 8,587 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear bumper insecure

advanced corrosion above nearside rear leaf spring mounting bracket (front)

creaking from front suspension/steering

damage to both rear shock absorbers

flexing around steering box when steering operated

gear selector requires attention (under vehicle)

nearside front brake pipe slightly kinked

nearside front floor to under sill corroded & holed & jacking point area

offside front brake disc thin

offside rear upper arch corroded & holed

steering box drop arm very close to track rod

Pass 20 Jun 2007 3,952 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 3,483 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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43 EBP is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 43 EBP, 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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43 EBP is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 16 January 1962.

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