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LYJ 282

1961 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

80,894 mi
Last recorded80,894 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 1961 Vauxhall Cresta54,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLYJ 282
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1961
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 80,894 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 80,589 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 80,339 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2022 80,116 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 79,656 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 79,306 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 78,953 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,624 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 78,561 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 78,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 77,686 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 77,383 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 77,051 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 76,568 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 75,983 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 75,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 75,317 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 74,625 miles

Centre Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 74,258 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 73,612 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 72,895 miles

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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LYJ 282 is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

Across all 1961 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 86.4% with a typical mileage of 54,874 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 LYJ 282, 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 65 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LYJ 282 registered?

LYJ 282 is a 1961 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 23 February 1961.

Is LYJ 282 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LYJ 282 shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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