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XVS 548

1993 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2650cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,556 mi
Last recorded85,556 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXVS 548
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,650cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 85,556 miles

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner joints (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 85,549 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped from master to axle valve (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both inner joints (2.2.C.1c)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both lower anti roll bar mountings (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering box has a slight oil leak (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 85,493 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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XVS 548 is a 1993 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,650cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XVS 548, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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XVS 548 is a 1993 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 1 September 1993.

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