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C394 DWU

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

10,480 mi
Last recorded10,480 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC394 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2007 10,480 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

metal fuel pipes corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 9,091 miles

original advisories still apply

Fail 11 Nov 2006 8,959 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

offside rear wheel arch corroded

play in steering

Pass 14 Nov 2005 7,644 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 7,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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C394 DWU is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C394 DWU, 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 C394 DWU registered?

C394 DWU is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C394 DWU safe to buy?

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