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LSU 784

1989 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 2652cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,321 mi
Last recorded76,321 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLSU 784
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,652cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2013 76,321 miles

vehicle heavily underseled thoughout under side

Fail 28 Oct 2013 76,320 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

vehicle heavily underseled thoughout under side

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear differential damp

Pass 24 Mar 2011 75,401 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 24 Mar 2011 75,401 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 76,882 miles

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Fail 13 Aug 2008 76,870 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Both front tyres perishing

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 22 May 2007 76,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all brake pipes rusty

all tyres starting to perish

vehicle heavily welded and patched

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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LSU 784 is a 1989 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 2,652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LSU 784, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LSU 784 registered?

LSU 784 is a 1989 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 21 February 1989.

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The MOT history for LSU 784 shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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