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F995 ORK

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

192,576 mi
Last recorded192,576 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2014
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF995 ORK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2014 192,576 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 189,821 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 189,821 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 187,207 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 184,052 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 182,172 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 180,134 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 175,036 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 175,035 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2007 170,715 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 165,070 miles

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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F995 ORK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 F995 ORK, 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 F995 ORK registered?

F995 ORK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 December 1988.

Is F995 ORK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F995 ORK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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