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MXD 988K

1972 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

32,402 mi
Last recorded32,402 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 1972 Vauxhall Cresta57,842 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMXD 988K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 32,402 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 32,030 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2018 31,542 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 31,210 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Front both front tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls and in tread but not to cords at this time

Nearside Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output beam pattern only just acceptable (1.7.5a)

Oil leak several around engine and gearbox ()

Rear both rear tyres cracking and perishing on sidewalls and in tread but not to cords at this time

Pass 27 Jul 2016 30,844 miles

Ball joint has slight play drop arm from steering to primary ram (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak oil leaks ()

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both osr and nsr shock absorber lower bushes perished and cracked (2.7.4)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 30,842 miles

Ball joint has excessive play drop arm from steering box to primary ram (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Power steering ram(s) has excessive free play at anchorage bush missing (2.3.4c) DANGEROUS

Oil leak multiple oil leaks ()

Nearside Front shock absorber has no damping action

Offside Front shock absorber has no damping action

Pass 16 Jun 2015 29,634 miles

Leaf spring shackle pin slightly loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

both rear leaf spring forward shackle bushes are worn

front anti roll bar bushes are worn

front brakes are binding on slightly

nearside headlamp dip beam is dim

Pass 11 Aug 2014 29,619 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 29,391 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering damper bush deteriated (on the limit)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 28,677 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

steering system damper bush slightly worn

Pass 15 Sep 2011 27,669 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 27,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 25,874 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 25,865 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 23,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 23,159 miles

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

Water pump noisy

front wiper blades needed soon

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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MXD 988K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 MXD 988K, 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 MXD 988K registered?

MXD 988K is a 1972 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 7 June 1972.

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