MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
66,935 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
handbrake could do with adjusting
n/s front gearbox mounting split
slight perishing in most suspension bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Oil leak
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
heavily wax oiled underbody
Oil leak
showing signs of underbody corrosion
slight play in steering
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Oil leak
showing signs of underbody corrosion
slight play in steering
Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
oil leak
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cresta?
Based on 4,159 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SSC 743 is a 1958 Vauxhall Cresta in Grey with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
Across all 1958 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,884 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 SSC 743, 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 68 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was SSC 743 registered?
SSC 743 is a 1958 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 7 August 1958.
Is SSC 743 safe to buy?
The MOT history for SSC 743 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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