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VDL 42

1960 Vauxhall Cresta

Maroon Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

97,512 mi
Last recorded97,512 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Cresta47,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDL 42
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 97,512 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 97,214 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 96,786 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2014 96,413 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 96,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2012 95,715 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 95,692 miles

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,

Pass 22 Feb 2011 94,118 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 92,981 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 91,853 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 91,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 90,312 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 89,883 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 89,860 miles

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.

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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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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