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DFX 550Y

1983 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,284 mi
Last recorded68,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1983 Vauxhall Carlton63,965 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDFX 550Y
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 68,284 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 64,717 miles

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

both front tyres perished

Fail 13 Jun 2007 64,717 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2006 60,121 miles

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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DFX 550Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.1% with a typical mileage of 63,965 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 DFX 550Y, 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 43 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DFX 550Y registered?

DFX 550Y is a 1983 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 8 April 1983.

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