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UCO 357

1960 Vauxhall Cresta

Yellow Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2009
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,198 mi
Last recorded38,198 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2008
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Cresta47,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCO 357
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1960
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2008 38,198 miles

This vehicle registered 1960, due to thick undersill and poor condition of vehicle under test

Fail 22 Aug 2008 38,198 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Leaf spring deteriorated and seriously weakened (2.4.B.1a)

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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UCO 357 is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta in Yellow with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,614 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 UCO 357, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UCO 357 registered?

UCO 357 is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 4 October 1960.

Is UCO 357 safe to buy?

The MOT history for UCO 357 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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