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AAC 184J

1970 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

26,467 mi
Last recorded26,467 miles
Recorded on28 May 2014
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Cresta60,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAAC 184J
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2014 26,467 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 187,905 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 17,692 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 17,692 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2009 15,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,496 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 14,496 miles

Offside Rear Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 12,371 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 May 2007 12,288 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2006 9,213 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner sections close to limit and n/s/f has nail in tread

corrosion both sides middle chassis members

corrosion on both sides front inner wings

front brakes slight binding

n/s/f and o/s/f upper arms rear bushes have play

play in both sides front upper balljoints

play in front anti roll bar bushes

runout on o/s/r brake

Fail 20 May 2006 8,980 miles

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion both sides middle chassis members

corrosion on both sides front inner wings

n/s/f and o/s/f upper arms rear bushes have play

n/s/f brake slight binding

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge devoid of tread

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge nearly devoid of tread

play in both sides front upper balljoints

play in front anti roll bar bushes

runout on o/s/r brake

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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AAC 184J is a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,689 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 AAC 184J, 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AAC 184J registered?

AAC 184J is a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 21 August 1970.

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