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713 MAE

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2026
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

92,332 mi
Last recorded92,332 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2025
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration713 MAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 2 Jul 2025 92,332 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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713 MAE is a 1961 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 1961 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 54,874 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 713 MAE, 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 65 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 713 MAE registered?

713 MAE is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 11 May 1961.

Is 713 MAE safe to buy?

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