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471 EOE

1978 Vauxhall Cresta

Cream Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,553 mi
Last recorded79,553 miles
Recorded on6 May 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration471 EOE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1978
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 May 2009 79,553 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

floor and chassis rails not tested properly due to underseal and sealer

front exhaust blowing slightly

wiper blades slightly perished

Fail 7 Apr 2009 79,545 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 79,375 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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471 EOE is a 1978 Vauxhall Cresta in Cream with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 471 EOE, 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 48 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 471 EOE registered?

471 EOE is a 1978 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 14 August 1978.

Is 471 EOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for 471 EOE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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