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166 UXP

1960 Vauxhall Cresta

Black Petrol 5000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,423 mi
Last recorded92,423 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2018
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Cresta47,614 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration166 UXP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1960
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine5,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2018 92,423 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 91,888 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 90,999 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 90,884 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 90,303 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork in poor condition

play in front hubs

Fail 2 Oct 2014 90,290 miles

Centre Parking brake lever inappropriately repaired (3.1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

bodywork in poor condition

play in front hubs

Pass 13 Jun 2005 88,462 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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166 UXP is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta in Black with a 5,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,614 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 166 UXP, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 166 UXP registered?

166 UXP is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 30 June 1960.

Is 166 UXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166 UXP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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