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D451 TPN

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

14,839 mi
Last recorded14,839 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2005
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD451 TPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2005 14,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2005 14,796 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fail 30 Aug 2005 14,672 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

FUEL MIXTURE VERY WEAK..

WINDSCREEN CRACKED...

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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D451 TPN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D451 TPN, 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 D451 TPN registered?

D451 TPN is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 5 August 1986.

Is D451 TPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for D451 TPN shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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