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A712 GAP

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

71,017 mi
Last recorded71,017 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA712 GAP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 71,017 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 71,000 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 70,690 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 70,682 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 70,680 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 67,925 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2018 66,195 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2017 64,191 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 63,675 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 61,413 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 60,870 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 60,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 59,386 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 59,226 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 58,687 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 57,806 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 56,661 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 56,661 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 55,857 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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A712 GAP is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 A712 GAP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A712 GAP registered?

A712 GAP is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A712 GAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A712 GAP shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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