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902 YUC

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

95,231 mi
Last recorded95,231 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration902 YUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 95,231 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 95,230 miles

Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,229 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 95,160 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 94,915 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,915 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 8 Jul 2009 939,190 miles

Nearside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 939,190 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,757 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 92,757 miles

Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

BATTERY INSECURE.

BOTH FRONT, AND N/S/R TYRE SIDEWALLS DAMAGED.

FLUID LEAK FROM O/S/R BRAKE DRUM.

O/S/R SERVICE BRAKE - LOW EFFORT.

Pass 16 Jul 2007 92,614 miles

advise various weld repais to underbody

all flexi brake hoses cracking and ferrals starting to corrode

all tyres starting to crack on side walls

both rear axel oil seal slight weap

nearside front suspension stiff

nearside main beam worked with a tap

offside front brake balance just passed (lower effort offside)

offside front chassis starting to corrode

offside rear light slight interaction between indicator and tail light

slight blow from exhaust tail box joint

washer jets weak

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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902 YUC is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 902 YUC, 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 902 YUC registered?

902 YUC is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 November 1961.

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