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A211 DGU

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,880 mi
Last recorded46,880 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2007
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA211 DGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2007 46,880 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Inner Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

has various oil leaks over engine and gearbox

Pass 6 Jul 2006 46,589 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2005 46,254 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?

Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,000
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
13,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,170
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,581
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,668
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A211 DGU is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 63,965 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 Carlton fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A211 DGU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Carlton typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 43 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A211 DGU registered?

A211 DGU is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A211 DGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A211 DGU 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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