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KMB 516T

1979 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2011
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,000 mi
Last recorded99,000 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKMB 516T
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2010 99,000 miles

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

major welding repairs to underside

Fail 19 Oct 2010 98,993 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

major welding repairs to underside

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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KMB 516T is a 1979 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 KMB 516T, 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 47 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KMB 516T registered?

KMB 516T is a 1979 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 9 April 1979.

Is KMB 516T safe to buy?

The MOT history for KMB 516T shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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