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TWV 279J

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 3293cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

18,028 mi
Last recorded18,028 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTWV 279J
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,293cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 18,028 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 18,013 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 17,498 miles

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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TWV 279J is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 3,293cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWV 279J, 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 TWV 279J registered?

TWV 279J is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 March 1971.

Is TWV 279J safe to buy?

The MOT history for TWV 279J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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