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F385 OYK

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,856 mi
Last recorded54,856 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2006
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF385 OYK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2006 54,856 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 54,856 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

001 some w/screen damage † †002 fuel + brake pipes to rear and front,corroding † †003 front exhaust support clamp corroding

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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F385 OYK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F385 OYK, 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 F385 OYK registered?

F385 OYK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 28 September 1988.

Is F385 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F385 OYK shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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