MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,512 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated (7.1.2)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system hanging low
n/s steering rod close to exhaust on lock
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriorated,, recommend attention (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm in place (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.7mm in place ,, recommend replace (4.1.E.1)
exhaust system hanging slightly low
front tyres 5.9 x 13,, rear tyres 6.4 x 13
minor oil leak
n/s steering rod close to exhaust system on lock
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
exhaust system hanging slightly low
front tyres 5.90x13 rear tyres 6.4x13
offside headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished
rear exhaust silencer slightly corroded and deteriorated, recommend attention
recommend adjust washer jets
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front tyres 5.90x13,, rear tyres 6.4x13
offside haedalamp beam image and output slightly deminished
recommend adjust washers jets
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
both rear road wheels binding slightly, recommend check
minor oil leak
offside headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished
recommend adjust washer jets
rear exhaust slightly corroded,
offside headlamp beam image slightly deminished
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside and nearside rear brakes binding slightly
offside headlamp beam image slightly deminished
rear exhaust slightly corroded,
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advise condition of nearside front wheel cylinder
front tyres 5.90x13, rear tyres 6.40x13
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
exhaust system hanging low
front and rear tyres differ in size
nearside front wheel bearing slight noise
nearside wiper rubber perished slightly
offside headlamp beam image and output slightly deminished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
advance travel handbrake lever
front tyres 6.00x13, rear tyres 6.40x 13
Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
fuel hose perished, from pump bacvk to line going to tank
offside front side light slightly dimmer than nearside
offside wiper rubber perished
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Offside Front Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust system hanging low
handbrake cable close to exhaust
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust pipe close to nearside front steering arm
handbrake cable close to exhaust pipe
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
exhaust pipe close to nearside front steering arm on lock
handbrake cable close to exhaust pipe
nearside rear parking brake lower performance than offside
offside front service brake lower than nearside
rear service brake out of balance, nearside rear service brake lower than offside
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cresta?
Based on 4,159 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VDL 42 is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta in Maroon with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.
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 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 VDL 42, 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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VDL 42 is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 25 July 1960.
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