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MSL 688

2000 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

83,498 mi
Last recorded83,498 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMSL 688
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2011 83,498 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 83,497 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 83,238 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 25 May 2010 83,227 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

slight play in steering box an n/s/f ball joint

Pass 28 Mar 2009 82,576 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 82,151 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 82,138 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2006 81,772 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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MSL 688 is a 2000 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MSL 688, 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 26 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was MSL 688 registered?

MSL 688 is a 2000 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 20 July 2000.

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The MOT history for MSL 688 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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