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F168 SDD

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,801 mi
Last recorded137,801 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF168 SDD
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 137,801 miles

metal fuel lines corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2013 137,750 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

metal fuel lines corroded

rubber fuel pipes perishing

Pass 27 Sep 2012 131,322 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear cv boots split

hole and rust offside front inner wing (not in perscribed area)

noise from nearside front top strut mount

rear brake pipes rusty

slight play nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 21 Sep 2012 131,286 miles

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

both rear cv boots split

hole and rust offside front inner wing (not in perscribed area)

noise from nearside front top strut mount

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 23 Sep 2011 128,751 miles

general under body rusting

hole in offside front inner wing (not in perscribed area)

offside rear cv boot split

rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 22 Sep 2011 128,751 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

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

general under body rusting

hole in offside front inner wing (not in perscribed area)

offside rear cv boot split

rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 24 Sep 2010 125,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 125,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 121,689 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

front brake pads low

general body rust

offside rear cv boot split

play in nearside steering idler

rust on fuel pipes

Pass 10 Sep 2008 116,837 miles

front brake discs wearing low

light rust nearside rear chassis

offside rear inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 13 Sep 2007 113,611 miles

light rust on rear brake pipes

Fuel pipe/s corroded

offside rear driveshaft boot split

Pass 20 Sep 2006 110,607 miles

front brake discs wearing low

offside rear driveshaft outer boot split

rear brake discs outer edges rusty

slight play in nearside steering idler

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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F168 SDD is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Red 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 F168 SDD, 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 F168 SDD registered?

F168 SDD is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 11 November 1988.

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