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B369 MGX

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,584 mi
Last recorded98,584 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB369 MGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 98,584 miles

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 10 Dec 2016 98,567 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 98,205 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,805 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2014

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2013 97,240 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2013

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Dec 2012 96,650 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2012 96,650 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 12 Dec 2011 95,932 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2010 95,445 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 95,011 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 94,687 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 94,687 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 94,511 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 94,107 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2005 93,177 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2005 93,177 miles

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

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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B369 MGX is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 B369 MGX, 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 B369 MGX registered?

B369 MGX is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 16 February 1985.

Is B369 MGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B369 MGX shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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