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D174 UAL

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

57,841 mi
Last recorded57,841 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD174 UAL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2012 57,841 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 52,964 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,215 miles

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

most of suspension parts under vehicle slightly corroded and pitted--

Pass 15 Aug 2009 52,019 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 51,819 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 51,819 miles

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 51,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2007 51,559 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 50,974 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2005 49,622 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 49,622 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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D174 UAL is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 D174 UAL, 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 D174 UAL registered?

D174 UAL is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 17 September 1986.

Is D174 UAL safe to buy?

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