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D27 VNH

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,789 mi
Last recorded82,789 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD27 VNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,789 miles

all four tyres wearing on edge of tread

both rear lower arms corroded

corrosion on near side rear vallance

Pass 6 Oct 2008 81,799 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 81,010 miles

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

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

unable to check outter sills properley plastic body kit

Fail 25 Sep 2007 81,001 miles

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

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

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

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

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

unable to check outter sills properley plastic body kit

Pass 16 Oct 2006 80,051 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2006 79,944 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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D27 VNH is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D27 VNH, 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 D27 VNH registered?

D27 VNH is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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