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B273 YUU

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,755 mi
Last recorded73,755 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB273 YUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2008 73,755 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside headlamp chip

surface rust offside rear sill

wipers poor

Fail 2 Jun 2008 73,739 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

offside headlamp chip

surface rust offside rear sill

wipers poor

Pass 31 May 2007 71,676 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 69,325 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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B273 YUU is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 B273 YUU, 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 B273 YUU registered?

B273 YUU is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 12 April 1985.

Is B273 YUU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B273 YUU shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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