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RFM 421K

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Red Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

73,256 mi
Last recorded73,256 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFM 421K
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 73,256 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 71,693 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 68,940 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,723 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 64,783 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2013 64,783 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Steering box has relative movement between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.2.B.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 63,038 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 62,765 miles

all tyres perishing

movement steering joints

ns rear shocker damaged

recent oil spray underside

slight play front wheel bearings slight noise os front

Fail 1 Mar 2011 62,762 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering box fitted) (2.2.A.1a)

all tyres perishing

recent oil spray underside

slight play front wheel bearings slight noise os front

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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RFM 421K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Red with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RFM 421K, 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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What year was RFM 421K registered?

RFM 421K is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 12 November 1971.

Is RFM 421K safe to buy?

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