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F458 SHW

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,575 mi
Last recorded106,575 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF458 SHW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2011 106,575 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 106,575 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 105,282 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2009 105,219 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2008 101,188 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2008 97,401 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2007 95,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 91,544 miles

middle exhaust clamp corroded almost to excess

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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F458 SHW is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 F458 SHW, 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.

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What year was F458 SHW registered?

F458 SHW is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 21 April 1989.

Is F458 SHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F458 SHW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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