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794 BWT

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 2650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,875 mi
Last recorded77,875 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration794 BWT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,650cc
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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 77,875 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 75,702 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2015 75,702 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2014 72,910 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 69,762 miles

Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 May 2012 65,672 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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794 BWT is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 2,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 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 794 BWT, 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 64 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 794 BWT registered?

794 BWT is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 19 June 1962.

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