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A185 TYA

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2007
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,624 mi
Last recorded78,624 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2006
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA185 TYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2006 78,624 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

outer sills covered by body kit unable too check condition

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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A185 TYA is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 56,661 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 A185 TYA, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A185 TYA registered?

A185 TYA is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 11 May 1984.

Is A185 TYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for A185 TYA shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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