CarVerify

Free Car Check

F550 MMY

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,431 mi
Last recorded108,431 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2013
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationF550 MMY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2013 108,431 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 107,453 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Feb 2011 106,223 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 104,714 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2010 104,714 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 102,532 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 102,532 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2008 100,118 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,135 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2007 98,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Sub-frame has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2006 95,996 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
Full Vauxhall Carlton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

F550 MMY is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 F550 MMY, 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 F550 MMY?

You can check the full history of F550 MMY by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was F550 MMY registered?

F550 MMY is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 June 1989.

Is F550 MMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for F550 MMY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F550 MMY have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on F550 MMY. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.