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F215 TRP

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,455 mi
Last recorded173,455 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF215 TRP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 173,455 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 171,181 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

nearside rear chassis heavily corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2011 169,812 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre wearing low and close to legal limit

n/s/r chassis heavily corroded

slight engine oil leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2010 167,192 miles

both outersills corroded and repaired

center exhaust leaking slightly

engine oil leaks

nearside front and rear tyres worn

repairs to both rear chassis heavily undersealed

Pass 29 Aug 2009 164,239 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both outersills corroded

o/s/f chassis corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2008 161,231 miles

front brake pads wearing low

n/s/r chassis corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering idler

weld repairs to both rear chassis and both outersills

Pass 30 Aug 2007 157,342 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 157,212 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 151,111 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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F215 TRP is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 F215 TRP, 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 F215 TRP registered?

F215 TRP is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 October 1988.

Is F215 TRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F215 TRP shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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