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BGX 982Y

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

19,284 mi
Last recorded19,284 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBGX 982Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 19,284 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 19,215 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 19,214 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 19,131 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 19,030 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 19,030 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp missing (1.2.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 18,855 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 18,807 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 18,241 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 17,553 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 17,342 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 17,226 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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BGX 982Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BGX 982Y, 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 BGX 982Y registered?

BGX 982Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 20 June 1983.

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The MOT history for BGX 982Y shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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