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A938 VMM

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,619 mi
Last recorded98,619 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA938 VMM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2007 98,619 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 98,589 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 96,220 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 96,217 miles

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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A938 VMM is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 A938 VMM, 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 A938 VMM registered?

A938 VMM is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 14 October 1983.

Is A938 VMM safe to buy?

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