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WUY 985V

1980 Vauxhall Carlton

Brown Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,462 mi
Last recorded77,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUY 985V
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2008 77,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 77,458 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2007 76,220 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 74,527 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 145,792 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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WUY 985V is a 1980 Vauxhall Carlton in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WUY 985V, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WUY 985V registered?

WUY 985V is a 1980 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 June 1980.

Is WUY 985V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WUY 985V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WUY 985V have outstanding finance?

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