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TUN 508

1959 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,007 mi
Last recorded53,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2008
Typical for 1959 Vauxhall Cresta69,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTUN 508
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1959
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 May 2008 53,007 miles

rear suspension parts and rear springs showing signs of corrosion

underbody showing signs of corrosion

Pass 25 May 2007 52,930 miles

Oil leak

both front brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

front brakes out of balance just in limits

o/s front track rod end rubber split

o/s rear handbrake slight low effort

play in n/s front wheel bearing near excessive

slight crack in front number plate

slight play in steering rack

underbody heavily undersealed

Fail 24 May 2007 52,929 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

both front brake flexy ferrules heavily corroded

front brakes out of balance just in limits

o/s front track rod end rubber split

play in n/s front wheel bearing near excessive

slight crack in front number plate

slight play in steering rack

unable to fully check o/s rear wheel bearing due to binding

underbody heavily undersealed

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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TUN 508 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1959 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,295 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 TUN 508, 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 67 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TUN 508 registered?

TUN 508 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 23 June 1959.

Is TUN 508 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TUN 508 shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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