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GAH 432K

1972 Vauxhall Cresta

Brown Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

10,673 mi
Last recorded10,673 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Cresta57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAH 432K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1972
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 10,673 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 9,460 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 9,044 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 81,876 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 81,547 miles

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

battery insecure

front suspention bushes deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2010 7,374 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 6,345 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 6,325 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 6,321 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 6,321 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front brakes binding on

steering idler worn

Pass 17 May 2006 4,970 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2006 4,949 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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GAH 432K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta in Brown with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GAH 432K, 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 GAH 432K registered?

GAH 432K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 15 June 1972.

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