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D516 URD

1986 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,896 mi
Last recorded87,896 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 1986 Vauxhall Carlton47,604 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD516 URD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,896 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 85,915 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 82,878 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 82,878 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 80,345 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 77,725 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front vrm plate hazed over

rear vrm plate cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Fail 30 Oct 2007 77,725 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front vrm plate hazed over

rear vrm plate cracked

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2006 75,886 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (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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D516 URD is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 D516 URD, 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 D516 URD registered?

D516 URD is a 1986 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 August 1986.

Is D516 URD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D516 URD shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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