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702 CYV

1980 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

51,357 mi
Last recorded51,357 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
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Vehicle Details

Registration702 CYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,600cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 51,357 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2023 51,357 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2021 51,351 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2020 51,345 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020 51,345 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting seat mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 51,339 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front wing corroded

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both front spring mountings (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all tyres over 10 years old

Pass 12 Jul 2018 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front springs and surrounding mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

Fail 12 Jul 2018 51,328 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front springs and surrounding mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

offside front wing corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2017 51,322 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 51,298 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 51,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 51,292 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 51,259 miles

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Fail 26 Jun 2014 51,259 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Prop-shaft universal joint worn

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,232 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2013 51,232 miles

Nearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2012 512,262 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

cent ex mtg broke

Pass 10 May 2011 51,197 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 51,197 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 70,209 miles

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

gen corrosion on body

Pass 7 Aug 2009 51,136 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,127 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 51,121 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f inner wing rusty

o/s/f inner wing rusty

Pass 9 Aug 2006 51,115 miles

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired (3.6.A.2c)

n/s inner sill rusty

rust in o/s/f wing

Fail 26 Jul 2006 51,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod locating pin incorrectly positioned (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

n/s inner sill rusty

rust in o/s/f wing

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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702 CYV is a 1980 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 702 CYV, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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702 CYV is a 1980 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 June 1980.

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