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B544 EGF

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

78,489 mi
Last recorded78,489 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB544 EGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 78,489 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 78,489 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 77,128 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 75,116 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 75,116 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 73,601 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 73,596 miles

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

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

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

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

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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B544 EGF is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B544 EGF, 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 B544 EGF registered?

B544 EGF is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 May 1985.

Is B544 EGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for B544 EGF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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