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KPL 198K

1972 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 3291cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

75,096 mi
Last recorded75,096 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2017
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Cresta57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 198K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,291cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2017 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 75,096 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush slight play (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 75,081 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 75,065 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 74,976 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,550 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 74,524 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside centre exhaust mount rubber broken

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,331 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 73,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,592 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Battery insecure

slight play in n/s steering idler

Pass 22 Apr 2008 73,032 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 73,032 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s wiper blade needs att

Pass 20 Mar 2007 72,534 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

Offside Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)

slight play in n/s idler

wipers need att (working at time of test)

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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KPL 198K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 3,291cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KPL 198K, 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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KPL 198K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 May 1972.

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