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G818 WMC

1989 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,173 mi
Last recorded136,173 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2007
Typical for 1989 Vauxhall Carlton119,224 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 WMC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2007 136,173 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 136,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 133,057 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2006 133,054 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G818 WMC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G818 WMC, 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 G818 WMC registered?

G818 WMC is a 1989 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 6 November 1989.

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