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C62 ABK

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,650 mi
Last recorded52,650 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC62 ABK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 52,650 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 52,620 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 52,551 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 52,530 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 52,400 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2017 52,298 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 51,895 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 50,283 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2015 50,283 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2005 50,056 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2005 50,056 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C62 ABK is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 C62 ABK, 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

How do I check the history of C62 ABK?

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What year was C62 ABK registered?

C62 ABK is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 December 1985.

Is C62 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for C62 ABK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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