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789 TTC

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,790 mi
Last recorded53,790 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration789 TTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 53,790 miles
Fail 5 May 2017 53,790 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 58,952 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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789 TTC is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 789 TTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was 789 TTC registered?

789 TTC is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 31 December 1961.

Is 789 TTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for 789 TTC 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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