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UCF 680J

1971 Vauxhall Cresta

Brown Petrol 3294cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2025
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,360 mi
Last recorded73,360 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2024
Typical for 1971 Vauxhall Cresta53,116 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUCF 680J
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1971
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,294cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 28 Aug 2024 73,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside slight play in bush between drag link and Drop arm

Pass 23 Sep 2020 73,099 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 73,092 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 73,085 miles

slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill

Pass 3 Oct 2017 72,962 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 72,656 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 71,201 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 70,006 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 68,890 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 12 Sep 2012 66,483 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 64,785 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres perished on outside

Pass 16 Sep 2010 62,815 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 61,762 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 61,222 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 60,925 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 60,584 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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UCF 680J is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta in Brown with a 3,294cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UCF 680J, 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 UCF 680J registered?

UCF 680J is a 1971 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 May 1971.

Is UCF 680J safe to buy?

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