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B407 DWE

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2025
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

52,962 mi
Last recorded52,962 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2024
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB407 DWE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2024 52,962 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 52,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

offside rear and nearside shock absorber - slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 15 Sep 2017 52,939 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear and nearside shock absorber - slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 14 Sep 2016 52,932 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 52,932 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 52,903 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 52,897 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 50,327 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 49,404 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2008 48,017 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 46,697 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 45,528 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2005 44,251 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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B407 DWE is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 B407 DWE, 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 B407 DWE registered?

B407 DWE is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 28 September 1985.

Is B407 DWE safe to buy?

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