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JAS 977

1983 Vauxhall Cresta

Maroon Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

68,986 mi
Last recorded68,986 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAS 977
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1983
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 68,986 miles

oil leak

slight play on steering idler

Pass 29 May 2020 62,489 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2019 62,146 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 62,015 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 61,768 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 61,475 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,338 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 61,085 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 60,875 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 60,294 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 59,609 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2010 59,549 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 58,868 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 58,642 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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JAS 977 is a 1983 Vauxhall Cresta in Maroon with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 JAS 977, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JAS 977 registered?

JAS 977 is a 1983 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 September 1983.

Is JAS 977 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAS 977 shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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