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547 FPX

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

Brown Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

19,518 mi
Last recorded19,518 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration547 FPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 19,518 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 19,446 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 19,446 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 May 2015 19,372 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 19,372 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 19,366 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 19,212 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 19,167 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 19,094 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 19,066 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 18,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 18,654 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 18,254 miles

wiper motor speed slow,but clears screen effectively

Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,923 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 17,446 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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547 FPX is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in Brown with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1962 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 55,313 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 547 FPX, 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 64 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 547 FPX registered?

547 FPX is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 3 July 1962.

Is 547 FPX safe to buy?

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