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F212 TLP

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,507 mi
Last recorded120,507 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF212 TLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2013 120,507 miles

under of vehicle heavily coated in underseal

Fail 15 Apr 2011 118,435 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 118,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 116,036 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

been well under sealed

fuel tank corrosion

o/s/r lens cracked but complete

Fail 22 Apr 2009 116,026 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

been well under sealed

fuel tank corrosion

o/s/r lens cracked but complete

Pass 1 Apr 2008 114,702 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 114,655 miles

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 111,092 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2006 111,091 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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F212 TLP is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F212 TLP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F212 TLP registered?

F212 TLP is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 18 July 1989.

Is F212 TLP safe to buy?

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