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D249 FWS

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,928 mi
Last recorded88,928 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD249 FWS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 28 Feb 2026 88,928 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 86,730 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 85,135 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear outer sill/outer wheel arch

Pass 15 Mar 2023 83,174 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 80,420 miles

both front inner wings

both front tyres worn near limit

brake servo rusty

centre exhaust box blowing (borderline pass/fail)

fuel pipes rusty

fuel pump loose (borderline pass/fail)

oil leak

outer sills rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2005 79,096 miles

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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D249 FWS is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 D249 FWS, 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 D249 FWS registered?

D249 FWS is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 11 November 1986.

Is D249 FWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D249 FWS shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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