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E266 FWC

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

102,743 mi
Last recorded102,743 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 FWC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 102,743 miles

corrosion to n/s/r sill

corrosion to o/s/f top shock body

various metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2008 102,743 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

n/s/f anti-roll bar link worn

n/s/r tyre low tread

o/s stop light poor

various metal brake pipes corroded

various metal fuel pipes corroded

various rubber fuel pipes perished

Pass 16 Apr 2007 102,753 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 102,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2006 102,743 miles

n/s/r chassis corroded †o/s/r chassis corroded †n/s/f anti-roll bar link worn †

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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E266 FWC is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 109,428 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 E266 FWC, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E266 FWC registered?

E266 FWC is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 March 1988.

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The MOT history for E266 FWC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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