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A2 GMA

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Maroon Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

181,802 mi
Last recorded181,802 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2010
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 GMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2010 181,802 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 181,802 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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A2 GMA is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Maroon with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 119,224 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 A2 GMA, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A2 GMA registered?

A2 GMA is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 April 1989.

Is A2 GMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 GMA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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