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B357 DEG

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

7,042 mi
Last recorded7,042 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2008
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB357 DEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 14 Apr 2008 7,042 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front windscreen is cracked

vechicle showing signs of heavy corrosion and old age body damage is apprant all round the vechicle

Pass 18 Apr 2007 4,892 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 4,891 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

FRONT PLASTIC MOULDING INSECURE

METAL BRAKE PIPES LIGHTLY CORRODED

PETROL METAL PIPES CORRODED

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF VERY HEAVY CORROSION

Pass 19 Apr 2006 2,744 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 2,744 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

METAL BRAKE PIPES SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION

PETROL PIPES CORRODED

VEHICLE SHOWING SIGNS OF HEAVY CORROSION

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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B357 DEG is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 B357 DEG, 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 B357 DEG registered?

B357 DEG is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 12 March 1985.

Is B357 DEG safe to buy?

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