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CKA 788K

1972 Vauxhall Cresta

Grey Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,170 mi
Last recorded72,170 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Cresta57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCKA 788K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 72,170 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner sides (3.5.1i)

n/s/r brake drum damp with fluid

Pass 26 May 2016 71,933 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 71,478 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 70,851 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 70,786 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover missing (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

nearside rear back plate damp of oil

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,676 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 68,386 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 68,386 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 67,282 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 67,246 miles

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

advise:all 4 tyres badly cracked

advise:corrosion to chassis under bonnet

advise:front brake discs pitted and corroded

advise:nearside front brake pads look low

advise:offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit

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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CKA 788K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta in Grey with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1972 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 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 CKA 788K, 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 54 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CKA 788K registered?

CKA 788K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 17 January 1972.

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