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F123 EFK

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

144,006 mi
Last recorded144,006 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF123 EFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Mar 2008 144,006 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 139,127 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 24 May 2006 139,123 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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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F123 EFK is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1989 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 119,224 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 F123 EFK, 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 37 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F123 EFK registered?

F123 EFK is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 March 1989.

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