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B991 MRK

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

59,917 mi
Last recorded59,917 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB991 MRK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2006 59,917 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2006 59,824 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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B991 MRK is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B991 MRK, 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 B991 MRK registered?

B991 MRK is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 January 1985.

Is B991 MRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for B991 MRK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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