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731 XUB

1960 Vauxhall Cresta

Maroon Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,851 mi
Last recorded97,851 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2007
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Cresta47,614 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration731 XUB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1960
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2007 97,851 miles

underside off car corroding ;n/s and o/s front and rear inner wings corroding ;front to rear brake pipe corroding ;shock absorber bushes perishing and wearing ;slight play in front wheel bearings

Fail 10 Oct 2006 97,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Leaf spring repaired by welding (2.4.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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731 XUB is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta in Maroon with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 731 XUB, 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 731 XUB registered?

731 XUB is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 13 May 1960.

Is 731 XUB safe to buy?

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