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F906 XPW

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,465 mi
Last recorded176,465 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF906 XPW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 176,465 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion along offside inner sill and rear floor ends,but not holed at time of test

General corrosion appearing on rear chassis arms,but not holed at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear door corroded at bottom

Fail 29 Jul 2008 176,433 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

General corrosion along offside inner sill and rear floor ends,but not holed at time of test

General corrosion appearing on rear chassis arms,but not holed at time of test

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear door corroded at bottom

Pass 31 Jul 2007 163,856 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 150,487 miles

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

Nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed.

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2005 139,320 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2005 139,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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F906 XPW is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F906 XPW, 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 F906 XPW registered?

F906 XPW is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 September 1988.

Is F906 XPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for F906 XPW shows 6 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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