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E517 EAR

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,228 mi
Last recorded117,228 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE517 EAR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 28 Mar 2006 117,228 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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E517 EAR is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E517 EAR, 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 E517 EAR registered?

E517 EAR is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 12 February 1988.

Is E517 EAR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E517 EAR shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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