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KLO 800K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 4552cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKLO 800K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,552cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2024
Pass 18 Nov 2023 9,537 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 9,421 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 9,392 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 9,371 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 9,343 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2018 7,885 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear suspension has corrosion

vehicle heavily under coated

Fail 15 Oct 2018 7,884 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

rear suspension has corrosion

vehicle heavily under coated

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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KLO 800K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 4,552cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KLO 800K, 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 KLO 800K registered?

KLO 800K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 13 August 1971.

Is KLO 800K safe to buy?

The MOT history for KLO 800K shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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