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WOW 434J

1970 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,348 mi
Last recorded72,348 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 1970 Vauxhall Cresta60,689 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWOW 434J
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1970
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 72,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 72,348 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 71,134 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2016 711,318 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 70,304 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 70,057 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 68,938 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Sep 2014 68,918 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2013 67,784 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Sep 2012 67,752 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 67,740 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,708 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 67,634 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 67,552 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 67,372 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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WOW 434J is a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1970 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 60,689 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 WOW 434J, 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 56 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WOW 434J registered?

WOW 434J is a 1970 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 14 December 1970.

Is WOW 434J safe to buy?

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