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HAS 146

1955 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,555 mi
Last recorded11,555 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2012
Typical for 1955 Vauxhall Cresta53,212 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAS 146
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1955
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2012 11,555 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 8,238 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 758 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates slight daterioration

steering coupling rubber slight deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2009 756 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

both number plates slight daterioration

steering coupling rubber slight deteriorated

Pass 9 May 2008 622 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 519 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

nearside front outrigger corroded

offside and nearside mid steering arm bushes have slight play

Pass 16 Sep 2005 482 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2005 479 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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HAS 146 is a 1955 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1955 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.9% with a typical mileage of 53,212 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 HAS 146, 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 71 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAS 146 registered?

HAS 146 is a 1955 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 12 December 1955.

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