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M897 RKX

1995 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,824 mi
Last recorded98,824 miles
Recorded on1 May 2007
Typical for 1995 Vauxhall Carlton138,564 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM897 RKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2007 98,824 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 98,824 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2006 84,719 miles

Fail 6 May 2006 84,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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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M897 RKX is a 1995 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1995 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 138,564 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 M897 RKX, 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 31 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M897 RKX registered?

M897 RKX is a 1995 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 January 1995.

Is M897 RKX safe to buy?

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