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D511 PNK

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,353 mi
Last recorded87,353 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2017
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD511 PNK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2017 87,353 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 87,298 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front inner wing corroded outside 30cm of suspension

Rear diff leaking

oil leak

tape on n/s/f wing

Pass 23 Dec 2014 86,604 miles

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 86,604 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has a fracture which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 85,875 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front body corroded covered by tape

Fail 4 Dec 2013 85,873 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Inner Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

nearside front body corroded covered by tape

Pass 12 Dec 2012 85,270 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

battery insucre

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f outter wing repaired with tape

n/s/r bumper edge insecure

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 85,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

battery insucre

n/s/f inner wing corroded

n/s/f outter wing repaired with tape

n/s/r bumper edge insecure

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2011 84,335 miles

Corrosion on n/s/f inner arch

Corrosion on o/s/f inner arch

N/s/r bumper corner loose

N/s/r inner arch corroded

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Slight play on steering box

Pass 9 Dec 2010 83,335 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 7 Dec 2010 83,328 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Dec 2009 82,088 miles

N/S/F holed and corroded by slam panel

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/f holed by slam panel

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 11 Dec 2009 82,083 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

N/S/F holed and corroded by slam panel

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/s/f holed by slam panel

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,920 miles

shockabsorbers all poor

Fail 11 Dec 2008 80,901 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

shockabsorbers all poor

Pass 7 Dec 2007 79,453 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 78,002 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 78,002 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Battery insecure

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2005 76,191 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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D511 PNK is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D511 PNK, 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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D511 PNK is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 17 December 1986.

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