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C49 RCN

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

56,464 mi
Last recorded56,464 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC49 RCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2005 56,464 miles

Corrosion to rear of vehicle. †Front suspension has surface corrosion. †

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

Fail 29 Dec 2005 56,464 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 5 Dec 2005 56,446 miles

Nearside Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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C49 RCN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 C49 RCN, 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 C49 RCN registered?

C49 RCN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 July 1986.

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The MOT history for C49 RCN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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