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UVS 531

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

White Petrol 2601cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

65,154 mi
Last recorded65,154 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVS 531
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,601cc
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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 65,154 miles

Nearside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Offside Front Lower Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 65,140 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all tyres cracking

Pass 15 May 2014 55,096 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,793 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 64,793 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 May 2013 64,637 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

chassis flexing with steering box.

Fail 16 Apr 2013 64,631 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Body or chassis is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake clevis joint locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

boot floor corroded around grommet.

exhaust fouling road spring n/s/r.

Pass 3 May 2012 64,200 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 64,048 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2011 64,044 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,017 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 64,017 miles

Nearside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2008 64,010 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 64,003 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2006 64,000 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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UVS 531 is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in White with a 2,601cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 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 UVS 531, 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 64 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVS 531 registered?

UVS 531 is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 5 January 1962.

Is UVS 531 safe to buy?

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