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XDG 88

1959 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,444 mi
Last recorded73,444 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1959 Vauxhall Cresta69,295 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXDG 88
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Sep 2025 73,444 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 73,308 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 73,065 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 72,837 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 72,617 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 71,372 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 70,254 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 69,575 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 68,485 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 68,193 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 67,193 miles

Nearside Front Axle king pin has slight play in pin and/or bush (2.5.A.3a)

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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XDG 88 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 XDG 88, 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 XDG 88 registered?

XDG 88 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 9 July 1959.

Is XDG 88 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XDG 88 shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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