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894 LFC

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Brown Petrol 2561cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

11,478 mi
Last recorded11,478 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration894 LFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,561cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 11,478 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2018

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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894 LFC is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Brown with a 2,561cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 894 LFC, 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 894 LFC registered?

894 LFC is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 3 May 1961.

Is 894 LFC safe to buy?

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