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690 GOP

1962 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,188 mi
Last recorded76,188 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2021
Typical for 1962 Vauxhall Cresta55,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration690 GOP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1962
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,293cc
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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2021 76,188 miles
Fail 29 May 2021 76,183 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,015 miles

oil leak from nsr halfshaft oilseal

slight noise on osr wheel bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,689 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 75,265 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,682 miles

both ns tyres on 2.00mm

Fail 31 Aug 2016 74,637 miles

Electrical wiring insecure under bonnet (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

both ns tyres on 2.00mm

Pass 2 Sep 2015 73,883 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2014 73,346 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 72,547 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 71,554 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,577 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 70,039 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 70,039 miles

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

Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,271 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 68,490 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 68,481 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 67,951 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 67,402 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 67,402 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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690 GOP is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 690 GOP, 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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690 GOP is a 1962 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 22 October 1962.

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