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JRG 451

1956 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,161 mi
Last recorded59,161 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2014
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Cresta49,991 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRG 451
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2014 59,161 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 58,740 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 58,704 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 58,539 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 58,470 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 58,438 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 58,326 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 58,283 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 58,031 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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JRG 451 is a 1956 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1956 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 49,991 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 JRG 451, 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 70 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JRG 451 registered?

JRG 451 is a 1956 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 10 February 1956.

Is JRG 451 safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRG 451 shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does JRG 451 have outstanding finance?

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