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JSU 205

1987 Vauxhall Cresta

Yellow Petrol 3300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,314 mi
Last recorded79,314 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJSU 205
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1987
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,300cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 79,314 miles

steering has play at wheel, off side outer sill is poorly repaired, steering box is leaking, steering column to box is excessively worn and close to a failure, steering idler lower joint is weak

Fail 24 Jun 2010 79,302 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

steering has play at wheel, off side outer sill is poorly repaired, steering box is leaking, steering column to box is excessively worn and close to a failure, steering idler lower joint is 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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JSU 205 is a 1987 Vauxhall Cresta in Yellow with a 3,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 JSU 205, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was JSU 205 registered?

JSU 205 is a 1987 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 18 November 1987.

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