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A634 HBY

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

78,699 mi
Last recorded78,699 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA634 HBY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2018 78,699 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,699 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Aug 2017 78,699 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 73,251 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,162 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 70,098 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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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A634 HBY is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 A634 HBY, 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 A634 HBY registered?

A634 HBY is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 18 January 1984.

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