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HVO 386K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

44,791 mi
Last recorded44,791 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHVO 386K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 44,791 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 44,756 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,707 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 44,670 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2010 44,978 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 44,587 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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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HVO 386K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HVO 386K, 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 HVO 386K registered?

HVO 386K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 4 November 1971.

Is HVO 386K safe to buy?

The MOT history for HVO 386K shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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