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2003 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2014
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,997 mi
Last recorded68,997 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
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Vehicle Details

Registration225 YUS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 68,997 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 68,832 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 68,830 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front fuel pipe to pump heavily perished

nearside front outer anti roll bar bush worn

play in lower steering column joint

Pass 21 Apr 2006 68,557 miles

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 68,557 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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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225 YUS is a 2003 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 225 YUS, 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 23 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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225 YUS is a 2003 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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