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UAA 831H

1970 Vauxhall Cresta

Black Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Oct 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

1,942 mi
Last recorded1,942 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2025
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Cresta60,689 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUAA 831H
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1970
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 11 Oct 2025 1,942 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2024 1,734 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 1,526 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2021 1,402 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 1,204 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2019 1,050 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 998 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 540 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 498 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 191 miles
Pass 12 May 2014
Pass 13 May 2013
Pass 11 May 2012
Pass 3 May 2011 6 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 60 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 50 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006

road going drag car

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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UAA 831H is a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta in Black with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,689 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 UAA 831H, 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of UAA 831H?

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What year was UAA 831H registered?

UAA 831H is a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 January 1970.

Is UAA 831H safe to buy?

The MOT history for UAA 831H shows 18 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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