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525 XUP

2008 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2250cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2009
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,857 mi
Last recorded14,857 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

Registration525 XUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year2008
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,250cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 3 Oct 2009 14,857 miles

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight intermittent rubbing on O/S/F & O/S/R brake.

Slight movement on N/S steering idler.

Pass 2 Oct 2008 14,820 miles

slight play to nearside steering idler arm bush

Fail 23 Sep 2008 14,820 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight play to nearside steering idler arm bush

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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525 XUP is a 2008 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,250cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 525 XUP, 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 18 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was 525 XUP registered?

525 XUP is a 2008 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 7 October 2008.

Is 525 XUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 525 XUP shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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