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B20 MEC

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

185,961 mi
Last recorded185,961 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 MEC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2007 185,961 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 180,094 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 174,313 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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B20 MEC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 B20 MEC, 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 B20 MEC registered?

B20 MEC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 2 June 1989.

Is B20 MEC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 MEC shows 3 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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