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F623 EWF

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,665 mi
Last recorded170,665 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2024
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 EWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2024 170,665 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 169,028 miles

advise n/s/r tyre has some cracking to side wall

Fail 26 Sep 2014 169,028 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

advise n/s/r tyre has some cracking to side wall

Pass 20 Dec 2013 168,020 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 168,013 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 164,822 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 164,798 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 164,798 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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F623 EWF is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F623 EWF, 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 F623 EWF registered?

F623 EWF is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 10 January 1989.

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