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D480 SVL

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

50,736 mi
Last recorded50,736 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD480 SVL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 50,736 miles

Front suspension top mountings rusting.

Rear brakes out of ballance.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Fail 21 Sep 2010 50,736 miles

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)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front suspension top mountings rusting.

Rear brakes out of ballance.

o/s rear brake binding slightly.

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,241 miles

front + rear suspension arms rusting.

n/s & o/s front top strut mountings rusting.

n/s rear arch rusting.

Pass 16 Sep 2008 49,197 miles

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

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

bad oil leak from engine area

Pass 13 Sep 2007 48,121 miles

both front & rear suspension arms,sills & arches rusting.

both front tyres,worn inner edges, legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 47,087 miles

front tyres worn inner edges.

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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D480 SVL is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 D480 SVL, 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 D480 SVL registered?

D480 SVL is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D480 SVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for D480 SVL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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