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A219 HSO

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

17,228 mi
Last recorded17,228 miles
Recorded on5 May 2015
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA219 HSO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2015 17,228 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion blisters on sills

Pass 7 May 2014 6,242 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 98,321 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2012 89,514 miles
Fail 17 May 2011 83,050 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Pass 17 May 2011 83,050 miles

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

n/s/r shocker leaking

o/s/r brake pipe corrosion

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,089 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2009 79,576 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2008 75,279 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 75,197 miles

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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A219 HSO is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A219 HSO, 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.

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A219 HSO is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 January 1983.

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