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VBP 916

1956 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

19,304 mi
Last recorded19,304 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 1956 Vauxhall Cresta49,991 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBP 916
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1956
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 19,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 18,820 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2023 17,857 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2022 16,033 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 13,938 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 12,980 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2020 12,975 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 12,069 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 9,821 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,791 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2017 8,777 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 6,894 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 4,723 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 2,096 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 99,923 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 97,467 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 94,884 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 91,711 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 88,866 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 86,686 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 84,564 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2005 82,557 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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VBP 916 is a 1956 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VBP 916, 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 VBP 916 registered?

VBP 916 is a 1956 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 18 May 1956.

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The MOT history for VBP 916 shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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