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C442 PTN

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

28,839 mi
Last recorded28,839 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC442 PTN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 28,839 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2015 28,755 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front panell (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion Front panell (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2014 28,488 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 27,966 miles

Corrosion in several places but not significantly effecting the vehicle structure safety

Pass 3 Sep 2012 27,966 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Some general body corrosion visable

Pass 5 Sep 2011 27,697 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

some general body corrosion visible on sill pannels & rear wheel arches

Fail 6 Sep 2010 27,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 27,485 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 25 Aug 2009 27,280 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

some general body corrosion visible

Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,031 miles

some general body corrosion visible

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,732 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,732 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

some general body corrosion visible

Pass 5 Sep 2006 26,406 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 26,093 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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C442 PTN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 C442 PTN, 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 C442 PTN registered?

C442 PTN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 June 1986.

Is C442 PTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for C442 PTN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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