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F540 NCU

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF540 NCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 115,283 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2007 114,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 10 Aug 2007 114,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in nearside steering idler arm

Pass 10 Aug 2006 114,809 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 114,623 miles

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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F540 NCU is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 F540 NCU, 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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How do I check the history of F540 NCU?

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What year was F540 NCU registered?

F540 NCU is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 14 April 1989.

Is F540 NCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for F540 NCU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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