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BGW 938Y

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGW 938Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2021 76,471 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 76,408 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 76,387 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 76,257 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2018 76,257 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 76,141 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,086 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 75,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 75,917 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pump leaking oil

Pass 4 Jun 2013 75,817 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 75,700 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 75,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 75,561 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 75,483 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 75,368 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,275 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 75,101 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 74,939 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 74,939 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Service 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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BGW 938Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 938Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BGW 938Y?

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What year was BGW 938Y registered?

BGW 938Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 14 June 1983.

Is BGW 938Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for BGW 938Y shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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