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286 XUH

1958 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,742 mi
Last recorded97,742 miles
Recorded on7 May 2008
Typical for 1958 Vauxhall Cresta48,884 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration286 XUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1958
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2008 97,742 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 97,716 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2005 97,461 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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286 XUH is a 1958 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1958 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,884 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 286 XUH, 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 68 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 286 XUH registered?

286 XUH is a 1958 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 29 November 1958.

Is 286 XUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for 286 XUH shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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