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B117 OEF

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

82,556 mi
Last recorded82,556 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB117 OEF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2007 82,556 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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B117 OEF is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 50,305 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 B117 OEF, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B117 OEF registered?

B117 OEF is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 8 March 1985.

Is B117 OEF safe to buy?

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