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WJN 257

1960 Vauxhall Cresta

Pink Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

35,956 mi
Last recorded35,956 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 1960 Vauxhall Cresta47,614 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJN 257
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1960
ColourPink
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2017 35,956 miles

various underbody corrosion

Pass 7 Feb 2013 35,174 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 35,172 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2012 33,604 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 31,728 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 28,374 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 23,593 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 17,819 miles

Adise, Slight Play, In N/S/Rear Wheel Bearing.

Advise, Both O/S. & N/S. Wing Mirrors, Reflecors, Stating To Deteriate.

Advise, Both Rear Lamp Lenses, Cracked, Although White Light Not Showing.

Advise, Brake Pipe, On Rear Axle Not Fully Secure, But Within Limits.

Advise, N/S.Front Wing Lower Edge, Not Fully Secure.

Advise, O/S. Outer Track Rod End Out Of Line.

Advise, O/S. Rear Tyre, Worn Near To Legal Limit.

Advise, O/S. Rear Wing Not Fully Secure.

Advise, Rear Shock Absorber Rubbers, Starting To Deteriate. Although, Not Worn Out Of Limits.

Advise, Rear Spring Leaves, Slightly Out Of Line.

Advise, Slight Exhaust Blow, Over Rear Axle.

Advise, Steering Column, Some, Bolts Loose, But Column, Is Secure.

Brake Pipes, Under Vehicle Not Fully Secure, Although Within Limits.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 10,346 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 4,291 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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WJN 257 is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta in Pink with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 1960 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 47,614 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 WJN 257, 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 66 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WJN 257 registered?

WJN 257 is a 1960 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 23 June 1960.

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