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BOU 230K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

61,328 mi
Last recorded61,328 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBOU 230K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 61,328 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 60,867 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 15 Nov 2017 60,863 miles

Front registration plate character(s) sloping (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Pass 16 Nov 2016 60,558 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 60,553 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 60,143 miles

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

underbody sealant covering all of bottom of vehicle restricting view off vehicles body.

Fail 5 Nov 2015 60,138 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade not touching screen (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine oil leak

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 59,649 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 59,648 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

oil on o/s rear back plate

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,112 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 59,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 58,482 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Sep 2012 58,466 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Inner Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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BOU 230K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 BOU 230K, 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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BOU 230K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 12 August 1971.

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