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F555 ORO

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,909 mi
Last recorded72,909 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF555 ORO
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2007 72,909 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 69,155 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 69,155 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Centre Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 65,000 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 65,000 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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F555 ORO 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 40%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F555 ORO, 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 F555 ORO registered?

F555 ORO is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 21 June 1989.

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