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HUB 231K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 3299cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,043 mi
Last recorded97,043 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHUB 231K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,299cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 97,043 miles

Various areas of corrosion outside of testable zones

Fail 4 Apr 2016 97,043 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake binding both sides (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Various areas of corrosion outside of testable zones

Pass 6 Jan 2007 96,959 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 96,832 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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HUB 231K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 3,299cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 53,116 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 HUB 231K, 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 55 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 HUB 231K registered?

HUB 231K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 July 1971.

Is HUB 231K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HUB 231K shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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