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C459 AUA

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

11,696 mi
Last recorded11,696 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2010
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC459 AUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2010 11,696 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 11,696 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front fog light not working

Pass 4 Mar 2010 6,963 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 3,751 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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C459 AUA is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 50,305 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 C459 AUA, 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 41 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C459 AUA registered?

C459 AUA is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 August 1985.

Is C459 AUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C459 AUA shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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