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E696 XWF

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 XWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2009 160,952 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 160,313 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 160,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 159,420 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 159,382 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 158,662 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 158,553 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

stone chip in nearside head light

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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E696 XWF is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 E696 XWF, 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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E696 XWF is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 February 1988.

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