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SWW 545

1956 Vauxhall Cresta

Black Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

39,506 mi
Last recorded39,506 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Cresta49,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSWW 545
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1956
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 31 May 2023 39,506 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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SWW 545 is a 1956 Vauxhall Cresta in Black with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test 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 SWW 545, 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.

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What year was SWW 545 registered?

SWW 545 is a 1956 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 30 December 1956.

Is SWW 545 safe to buy?

The MOT history for SWW 545 shows 1 test 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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