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E707 FGU

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,543 mi
Last recorded132,543 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE707 FGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2013 132,543 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2013 132,543 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 132,544 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 132,543 miles

Offside Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 132,593 miles

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 25 Mar 2010 132,543 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 132,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 132,543 miles

Coolant leak

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2008 132,543 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 132,543 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2007 132,543 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 132,543 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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E707 FGU is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E707 FGU, 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 E707 FGU registered?

E707 FGU is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 22 February 1988.

Is E707 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E707 FGU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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