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DBZ 8938

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,751 mi
Last recorded151,751 miles
Recorded on30 May 2006
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDBZ 8938
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2006 151,751 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 151,751 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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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DBZ 8938 is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 119,224 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 DBZ 8938, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DBZ 8938 registered?

DBZ 8938 is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is DBZ 8938 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DBZ 8938 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does DBZ 8938 have outstanding finance?

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