MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
93,332 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Cresta?
Based on 4,159 MOT tests across 537 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VEW 849 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1959 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,295 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 VEW 849, 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 67 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was VEW 849 registered?
VEW 849 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 May 1959.
Is VEW 849 safe to buy?
The MOT history for VEW 849 shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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