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A851 TYX

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,155 mi
Last recorded89,155 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2008
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA851 TYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2008 89,155 miles

NSR and OSR chassis corroded

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2008 89,152 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

NSR and OSR chassis corroded

Oil leak

Pass 20 Apr 2007 88,619 miles

OSR and NSR chassis corroded

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2007 88,608 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

OSR and NSR chassis corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2006 88,377 miles

front valance has areas of corrosion

fuel pipe corroded

nearside front wing has areas of corrosion

nearside front wing inside edge corroded and holed outside prescribed area

offside and nearside outer sills have areas of corrosion,unable to knock through

offside and nearside rear chassis has areas of corrosion,unable to knock through

offside front brake binding slightly

offside front outer sill/inner wing corroded and holed outside prescribed area

rear brake pipes have surface corrosion

slight leak from power steering pump

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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A851 TYX is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A851 TYX, 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 A851 TYX registered?

A851 TYX is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 26 January 1984.

Is A851 TYX safe to buy?

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