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BGW 295Y

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

76,128 mi
Last recorded76,128 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2024
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 295Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 10 Apr 2024 76,128 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 73,061 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 69,822 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2021 65,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2020 60,109 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 54,121 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 50,020 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 49,957 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 49,945 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 49,669 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 49,663 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 49,638 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 49,626 miles

n/s/f tyre 2mm on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2011 49,602 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 49,411 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 48,921 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 47,205 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 45,499 miles

number plate light dim but functional.

slight damage to n/s/f tyre wall.

Pass 15 May 2006 44,032 miles

both front tyre treads getting low and worn on inner edge †petrol cap seal starting to crack †

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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BGW 295Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 63,965 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 BGW 295Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BGW 295Y registered?

BGW 295Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is BGW 295Y safe to buy?

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