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F49 LFC

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,369 mi
Last recorded134,369 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF49 LFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2007 134,369 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 131,635 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 131,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

surface corrosion to both nearside & offside rear chassis rails

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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F49 LFC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F49 LFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of F49 LFC?

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What year was F49 LFC registered?

F49 LFC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 18 March 1989.

Is F49 LFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for F49 LFC shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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