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C828 VLH

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Beige Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

27,250 mi
Last recorded27,250 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC828 VLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 27,250 miles

Nearside Front head lamp alignment just in spec

Nearside Rear Inner rust in inner sill cover over outer sill

Nearside Rear rubber ring support missing one of two

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp alignment just in spec

Offside Rear Inner rust in inner sill cover over outer sill

fuel pipes rusting

plastic covers over both outer sills unable to check

rear brake inbalance 16 per/cent

surface rust in front X member

Fail 7 Nov 2019 27,250 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracks in tyre under tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front head lamp alignment just in spec

Nearside Rear Inner rust in inner sill cover over outer sill

Nearside Rear rubber ring support missing one of two

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front head lamp alignment just in spec

Offside Rear Inner rust in inner sill cover over outer sill

fuel pipes rusting

plastic covers over both outer sills unable to check

rear brake inbalance 16 per/cent

surface rust in front X member

Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,709 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 26,635 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 26,194 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 25,891 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 25,634 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 24,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 22,897 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 21,852 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 18,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 15,229 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 12,878 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2009 12,824 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 10,549 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 10,540 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front too rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2007 7,247 miles

Oil leak

Pass 15 Mar 2006 3,817 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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C828 VLH is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Beige with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 C828 VLH, 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 C828 VLH registered?

C828 VLH is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 March 1986.

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