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ADF 414K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

14,399 mi
Last recorded14,399 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2012
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationADF 414K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2012 14,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 23 Mar 2012 14,390 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 14,082 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside 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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ADF 414K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 53,116 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 ADF 414K, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was ADF 414K registered?

ADF 414K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 2 November 1971.

Is ADF 414K safe to buy?

The MOT history for ADF 414K 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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