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119 XVR

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

3,405 mi
Last recorded3,405 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration119 XVR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2025 3,405 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2024 3,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2021 3,074 miles

OS NS front lower arm outer joints have slight movement

Pass 18 Sep 2018 2,596 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 1,582 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 509 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 99,517 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 98,925 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 98,074 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 96,489 miles

has been welded and coved in undersill

Pass 3 Aug 2011 95,461 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 95,285 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 94,925 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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119 XVR is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 54,874 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 119 XVR, 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 65 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 119 XVR registered?

119 XVR is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 May 1961.

Is 119 XVR safe to buy?

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