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C846 KPP

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

68,591 mi
Last recorded68,591 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC846 KPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Apr 2008 68,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Apr 2007 60,481 miles

slight corrosion on offside rear trailing arm at coil spring mounting

slight play in nearside steering linkage inner track rod end

Fail 19 Apr 2007 60,481 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

slight corrosion on offside rear trailing arm at coil spring mounting

slight play in nearside steering linkage inner track rod end

Pass 11 May 2006 54,675 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 54,611 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion in varoius places to front inner wings(not yet holed)

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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C846 KPP is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 C846 KPP, 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 C846 KPP registered?

C846 KPP is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 8 July 1986.

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