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B406 CHK

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

57,045 mi
Last recorded57,045 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB406 CHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2007 57,045 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 57,045 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2006 56,617 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 56,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Pass 20 May 2005 56,324 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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B406 CHK is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B406 CHK, 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 B406 CHK registered?

B406 CHK is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 22 March 1985.

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