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C136 DBA

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

74,344 mi
Last recorded74,344 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC136 DBA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 74,344 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 72,623 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 70,067 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside + offside rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2006 70,067 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside + offside rear wheel arches rusty

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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C136 DBA is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1986 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.9% with a typical mileage of 47,604 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 C136 DBA, 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 40 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C136 DBA registered?

C136 DBA is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 January 1986.

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