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C496 YDB

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

75,534 mi
Last recorded75,534 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC496 YDB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 75,534 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 75,511 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 75,459 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 75,445 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to 2mm and worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,413 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 75,364 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 75,336 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 75,307 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2013 75,268 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 75,268 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 75,229 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2012 75,229 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 75,164 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 75,004 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 74,844 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 74,742 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 73,326 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 72,019 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2005 71,786 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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C496 YDB is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 C496 YDB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C496 YDB registered?

C496 YDB is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C496 YDB safe to buy?

The MOT history for C496 YDB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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