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F597 OES

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,834 mi
Last recorded90,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF597 OES
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 90,834 miles

alt belts perished

Pass 15 Mar 2006 90,835 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 90,834 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

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

N/S/R TYRE WALL BADLY WORN

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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F597 OES is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Black 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 F597 OES, 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 F597 OES registered?

F597 OES is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 June 1989.

Is F597 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for F597 OES 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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