MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
90,060 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front no.plate cracked.
fuel tank corroding.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?
Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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B686 GJB is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Maroon with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.
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 B686 GJB, 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 B686 GJB registered?
B686 GJB is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 January 1985.
Is B686 GJB safe to buy?
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