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C639 MJN

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

15,878 mi
Last recorded15,878 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC639 MJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2005 15,878 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2005 15,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 11 Jul 2005 15,730 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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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C639 MJN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 1,796cc 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 C639 MJN, 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 C639 MJN registered?

C639 MJN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 12 June 1986.

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