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WDZ 5439

1997 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

111,816 mi
Last recorded111,816 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWDZ 5439
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2007 111,816 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 100,605 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 100,603 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2005 95,373 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2005 95,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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WDZ 5439 is a 1997 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WDZ 5439, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WDZ 5439 registered?

WDZ 5439 is a 1997 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is WDZ 5439 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WDZ 5439 shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WDZ 5439 have outstanding finance?

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