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C40 BAH

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,678 mi
Last recorded74,678 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC40 BAH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 74,678 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2019 74,663 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 72,766 miles

Freashly undersealed

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2017 72,766 miles

Freashly undersealed

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 68,729 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,970 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,373 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 43,978 miles

Slight binding on n/s rear brake.

Pass 29 May 2009 43,908 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2008 43,828 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 43,742 miles

both front shocks starting to get weak

Pass 2 Jun 2006 43,529 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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C40 BAH is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C40 BAH, 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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C40 BAH is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 3 January 1986.

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