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FAS 450

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Purple Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,649 mi
Last recorded77,649 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFAS 450
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 May 2016 77,649 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 77,743 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 77,543 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 77,420 miles

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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FAS 450 is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Purple with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1961 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 54,874 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 FAS 450, 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 65 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was FAS 450 registered?

FAS 450 is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 21 September 1961.

Is FAS 450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FAS 450 shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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