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EHW 915C

1965 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,530 mi
Last recorded83,530 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 1965 Vauxhall Cresta53,163 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEHW 915C
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1965
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 83,530 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 82,716 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 82,716 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,443 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play bush (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 82,263 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 81,807 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 81,550 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 81,159 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 81,075 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 81,075 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Sep 2009 80,946 miles

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 87,339 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside front wheelbearing slightly noisy

Pass 8 Aug 2006 80,222 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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EHW 915C is a 1965 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

Across all 1965 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.1% with a typical mileage of 53,163 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 EHW 915C, 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 61 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EHW 915C registered?

EHW 915C is a 1965 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 8 December 1965.

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The MOT history for EHW 915C shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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