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B687 XVS

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

77,532 mi
Last recorded77,532 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2007
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB687 XVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2007 77,532 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion at front lower valance & outer cills.

Pass 25 Feb 2006 75,808 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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B687 XVS is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 1,796cc 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 B687 XVS, 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 B687 XVS registered?

B687 XVS is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 March 1985.

Is B687 XVS safe to buy?

The MOT history for B687 XVS shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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