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EAD 520L

1972 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2018
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Cresta57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAD 520L
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2018 67,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 67,993 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 67,993 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow Servo hose colapsed (3.3.E.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Bush separated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2012 67,026 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 67,026 miles

Offside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,943 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,910 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 66,838 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 66,838 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2007 66,809 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 66,715 miles

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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EAD 520L is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EAD 520L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EAD 520L registered?

EAD 520L is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 4 September 1972.

Is EAD 520L safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAD 520L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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