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TER 396

1958 Vauxhall Cresta

Cream Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

57,930 mi
Last recorded57,930 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2012
Typical for 1958 Vauxhall Cresta48,884 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTER 396
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1958
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2012 57,930 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2011 57,545 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,204 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 56,896 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 56,890 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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TER 396 is a 1958 Vauxhall Cresta in Cream with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1958 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.6% with a typical mileage of 48,884 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 TER 396, 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 68 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TER 396 registered?

TER 396 is a 1958 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 23 September 1958.

Is TER 396 safe to buy?

The MOT history for TER 396 shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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