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SJO 702J

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Gold Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,074 mi
Last recorded54,074 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJO 702J
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 54,074 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 54,800 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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SJO 702J is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Gold with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 SJO 702J, 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 SJO 702J registered?

SJO 702J is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 9 July 1971.

Is SJO 702J safe to buy?

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