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F363 OLH

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2010
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

126,047 mi
Last recorded126,047 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF363 OLH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2009 126,047 miles

Front number plate discolouring.

Idle speed sticks high occasionally.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

O/s handbrake is still not as good as n/s.

Oil leak from engine.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Fail 29 Sep 2009 125,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front number plate discolouring.

Idle speed sticks high occasionally.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

N/s mirror glass is cracked.

Oil leak from engine.

Some play in n/s front anti roll bar link.

Pass 14 Oct 2008 123,260 miles

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Centre and rear silencers are in poor condition.

Front number plate is discoloured.

Gaiters on both front anti roll bar links are broken.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge, close to the limit & is perished.

Oil leaking from cam cover.

Propshaft centre rubber joint is worn.

Fail 14 Oct 2008 123,260 miles

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Centre and rear silencers are in poor condition.

Front number plate is discoloured.

Gaiters on both front anti roll bar links are broken.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge, close to the limit & is perished.

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

Oil leaking from cam cover.

Propshaft centre rubber joint is worn.

Fail 2 Oct 2008 123,226 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Bushes in both front lower suspension arms are deteriorating.

Centre and rear silencers are in poor condition.

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front number plate is discoloured.

Gaiters on both front anti roll bar links are broken.

N/s front indicator cosmetic lens missing.

O/s front tyre is close to the limit.

O/s rear tyre is worn on the inner edge, close to the limit & is perished.

Oil leaking from cam cover.

Propshaft centre rubber joint is worn.

Pass 3 Oct 2007 120,774 miles

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED (CRACKED)>

Fail 2 Oct 2007 120,773 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

THE NEARSIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS IS DAMAGED (CRACKED)>

Pass 25 May 2007 119,446 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 119,421 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

THE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE HAS A NAIL/SCREW IN THE TREAD,AND IS CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT OF 1.6m/m.

THE OFFSIDE FRONT CHASSIS MEMBER HAS STARTED TO CORRODE WITHIN 30c/m OF THE SUSPENSION MOUNTINGS.

Pass 2 May 2006 116,392 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 116,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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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F363 OLH is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 F363 OLH, 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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F363 OLH is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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