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F255 POU

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,834 mi
Last recorded118,834 miles
Recorded on30 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF255 POU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 30 May 2019 118,834 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 117,853 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 116,174 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,762 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 114,534 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 113,211 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 112,210 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 112,188 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2008 112,140 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 111,579 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 110,754 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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F255 POU is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 F255 POU, 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 F255 POU registered?

F255 POU is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 18 November 1988.

Is F255 POU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F255 POU shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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