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C709 TLO

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

41,527 mi
Last recorded41,527 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC709 TLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 41,527 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 41,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 41,357 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 40,946 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 40,566 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 39,964 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 39,283 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 38,812 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 37,880 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 37,298 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 36,753 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 36,241 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,546 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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C709 TLO is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 C709 TLO, 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 C709 TLO registered?

C709 TLO is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 27 August 1985.

Is C709 TLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for C709 TLO shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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