MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
19,976 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust rubber deteriorated
gearbox oil leak
oil leak engine
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust rubber deteriorated
gearbox oil leak
oil leak engine
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
n/s/f anti roll bar link worn
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?
Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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A495 TBW is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 A495 TBW, 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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What year was A495 TBW registered?
A495 TBW is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 31 December 1983.
Is A495 TBW safe to buy?
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