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B531 LTJ

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

868 mi
Last recorded868 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB531 LTJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 653 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 348 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 184 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 184 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009

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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B531 LTJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 B531 LTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B531 LTJ registered?

B531 LTJ is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 25 January 1985.

Is B531 LTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B531 LTJ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does B531 LTJ have outstanding finance?

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