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C909 ORA

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,987 mi
Last recorded88,987 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC909 ORA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2007 88,987 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 88,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 88,902 miles

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

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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C909 ORA is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C909 ORA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C909 ORA registered?

C909 ORA is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 5 February 1986.

Is C909 ORA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C909 ORA shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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