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A482 HFY

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,541 mi
Last recorded67,541 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2012
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA482 HFY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 5 Jan 2012 67,541 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 63,839 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 60,412 miles

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

corrosion in offside and nearside outer sills,but not excessive.

Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,577 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 59,160 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 58,914 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 58,663 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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A482 HFY is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 A482 HFY, 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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How do I check the history of A482 HFY?

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What year was A482 HFY registered?

A482 HFY is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 5 December 1983.

Is A482 HFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for A482 HFY shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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