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C137 GYD

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

33,549 mi
Last recorded33,549 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC137 GYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 33,549 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 33,151 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 32,828 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 32,767 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 32,576 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 32,239 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 32,088 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 30,944 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 29,917 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 29,563 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 29,174 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 26,255 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,944 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 20,834 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,331 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 18,286 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 16,114 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 14,396 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2008 14,358 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 11,510 miles

Slight corrosion arround offside front inner wing strut top panel.

Pass 23 Jun 2006 9,205 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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C137 GYD is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 C137 GYD, 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 C137 GYD registered?

C137 GYD is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 April 1986.

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