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K170 FUU

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,663 mi
Last recorded95,663 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 FUU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2008 95,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 94,203 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 94,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 89,161 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 77,462 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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K170 FUU is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,278 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 K170 FUU, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K170 FUU registered?

K170 FUU is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 19 March 1993.

Is K170 FUU safe to buy?

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