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F865 YOV

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,126 mi
Last recorded84,126 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF865 YOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2014 84,126 miles

Oil leak

o/s/r n/s/r brakes slight bind

Fail 8 Dec 2014 84,126 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2013 84,119 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,102 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 7 Dec 2012 84,102 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 84,037 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 83,927 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 83,805 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 83,605 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 83,490 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Nov 2006 83,125 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 82,704 miles

Offside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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F865 YOV is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 109,428 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 F865 YOV, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F865 YOV registered?

F865 YOV is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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