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B545 CHB

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Brown Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

84,645 mi
Last recorded84,645 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2005
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB545 CHB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 28 Dec 2005 84,645 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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B545 CHB is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Brown with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 B545 CHB, 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 B545 CHB registered?

B545 CHB is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 5 February 1985.

Is B545 CHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for B545 CHB shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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