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MTS 318

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Black Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,885 mi
Last recorded36,885 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTS 318
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 26 Aug 2025 36,885 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 36,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive on limit (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 36,880 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 36,871 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 36,825 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 36,776 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 36,736 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 36,718 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,709 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 36,692 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 36,659 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2011 36,647 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 36,597 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 36,578 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 36,525 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 36,467 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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MTS 318 is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Black with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 54,874 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 MTS 318, 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 65 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was MTS 318 registered?

MTS 318 is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 June 1961.

Is MTS 318 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTS 318 shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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