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E820 BVM

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

243,037 mi
Last recorded243,037 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE820 BVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2007 243,037 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

brake warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Oct 2006 235,926 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2005 226,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E820 BVM is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 E820 BVM, 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 E820 BVM registered?

E820 BVM is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 25 May 1988.

Is E820 BVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E820 BVM shows 3 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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