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C654 LSU

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Brown Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,718 mi
Last recorded93,718 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC654 LSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2022 93,718 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2021 93,571 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 93,156 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2017 92,376 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2017 92,375 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Dec 2016 92,354 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch and bulkhead (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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C654 LSU is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C654 LSU, 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 C654 LSU registered?

C654 LSU is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 23 August 1985.

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