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RFO 488

1996 Vauxhall Cresta

Black Petrol 2651cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,838 mi
Last recorded86,838 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRFO 488
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,651cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 86,838 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 86,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 86,833 miles

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2007 86,833 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2006 86,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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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RFO 488 is a 1996 Vauxhall Cresta in Black with a 2,651cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 RFO 488, 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 30 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RFO 488 is a 1996 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 16 July 1996.

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