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NVT 915K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Green Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2018
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,826 mi
Last recorded57,826 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNVT 915K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2017 57,826 miles

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

general age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components. Previous welded repairs coated in anti-corrosion materials. Some areas of corrosion to body-shell outside of MOT perscribed areas

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering drop arm bush and also nearside idler bush

Fail 2 Mar 2017 57,819 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases comprising several small leaks along system @ joints (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush nearside and offside shock absorbers (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Steering box insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

general age related surface corrosion to underside panels and components. Previous welded repairs coated in anti-corrosion materials. Some areas of corrosion to body-shell outside of MOT perscribed areas

slight play in rear suspension bushes

slight play in steering drop arm bush and also nearside idler bush

Pass 14 Dec 2015 55,958 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 53,329 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 52,099 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

both inner wing in poor condition [but not structual]

exhaust corroding

rear crossmember corroding

spare tyre flat

Fail 5 Jul 2013 52,093 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Leaf spring linkage pin excessively loose in its bracket (2.4.B.3a)

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear 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)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g) DANGEROUS

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

both inner wing in poor condition [but not structual]

rear crossmember corroding

spare tyre flat

Fail 20 May 2013 52,902 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Offside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,777 miles

brake pipes greased

slight play in steering joints

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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NVT 915K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Green with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1971 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.4% with a typical mileage of 53,116 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 NVT 915K, 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 55 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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NVT 915K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 July 1971.

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