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D199 WPF

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

3,971 mi
Last recorded3,971 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD199 WPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 3,971 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 2,597 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2024

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 1,720 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 97,425 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 97,425 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 86,292 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2018 82,383 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 82,325 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 82,315 miles

Nearside Front Hub seal weeping grese

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,305 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 82,127 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 82,002 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,838 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 81,605 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 81,158 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 80,841 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 80,094 miles

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

metal fuel pipe beginning to corrode

slight dampness on both front hub back plates

slight noise from nearside front top mount bearing

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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D199 WPF is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 D199 WPF, 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 D199 WPF registered?

D199 WPF is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is D199 WPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D199 WPF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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