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F500 VDC

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,886 mi
Last recorded78,886 miles
Recorded on27 May 2025
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF500 VDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 May 2025 78,886 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 78,721 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2024 78,732 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering boot floor (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2023 76,271 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 76,142 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 75,832 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 75,832 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Oct 2009 75,797 miles

advise slight corrosion to floor and front brake pipes

Pass 26 Mar 2008 75,516 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2006 75,325 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise floor and sills corroded

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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F500 VDC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F500 VDC, 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

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What year was F500 VDC registered?

F500 VDC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 28 February 1989.

Is F500 VDC safe to buy?

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