MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
75,096 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Nearside centre exhaust mount rubber broken
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
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
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was KPL 198K registered?
KPL 198K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 May 1972.
Is KPL 198K safe to buy?
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