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YCH 803H

1969 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

6,285 mi
Last recorded6,285 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1969 Vauxhall Cresta67,894 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYCH 803H
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1969
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 6,285 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 3,608 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 562 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2017 62,655 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 62,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 62,289 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 62,172 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,868 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 61,857 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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YCH 803H is a 1969 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1969 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.2% with a typical mileage of 67,894 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 YCH 803H, 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 57 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YCH 803H?

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What year was YCH 803H registered?

YCH 803H is a 1969 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 9 October 1969.

Is YCH 803H safe to buy?

The MOT history for YCH 803H shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YCH 803H have outstanding finance?

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