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YOL 747

1959 Vauxhall Cresta

Blue Petrol 2262cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,558 mi
Last recorded96,558 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1959 Vauxhall Cresta69,295 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYOL 747
MakeVauxhall
ModelCresta
Year1959
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,262cc
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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 96,558 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 94,904 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Fail 16 Mar 2011 94,889 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

o/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Feb 2010 94,244 miles

Dust cover on the nearside front top ball pin has deteriorated.

Fuel cap seal becoming deteriorated.

Offside centre track rod rubbers contaminated with engine oil.

Petrol breather and filler hoses(located at the nearside rear in boot) are becoming deteriorated.

Slight play developing at steering box mountings.

Slight residue of hydraulic fluid at clutch master cylinder.

Some distortion noted when the nearside rear wheel rim is rotated.

Pass 21 Mar 2009 94,119 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 93,943 miles

Advise an extra clip to secure copper brake pipe to o.s.r axle casing.

Fuel cap seal deteriorated.

General slight wear at track rod ball-joints.

Minor exhaust gas leak between (new) rear to centre sections.

N.s front upper ball-joint dust cover missing.

N.s rear hub bearings worn.

N.s rear inner roadwheel rim distorted.

O.s & n.s centre track rod silentblock bushes worn.

O.s centre track rod silentblock bush contaminated with oil.

Very slight movement/ fretting between steering box unit and mounting at body (o.s.f).

Pass 17 Jun 2006 93,472 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N.s rear hub bearings becoming worn.

Oil contamination and slight wear at o.s centre track rod silentblock bush.

Slight distortion at n.s rear inner roadwheel rim.

Slight wear at n.s centre track rod ball-joint.

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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YOL 747 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta in Blue with a 2,262cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1959 Vauxhall Cresta models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.6% with a typical mileage of 69,295 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 YOL 747, 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 67 years old, this Vauxhall Cresta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YOL 747 registered?

YOL 747 is a 1959 Vauxhall Cresta, first registered on 22 June 1959.

Is YOL 747 safe to buy?

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