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A988 OPP

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,856 mi
Last recorded99,856 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2007
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA988 OPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2007 99,856 miles

n/s front outer sill holed and corroded - non prescribed area

Fail 28 Feb 2007 99,841 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

front outer sill holed and corroded not within a prescribed area

Pass 8 Feb 2006 95,343 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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A988 OPP is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 A988 OPP, 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 A988 OPP registered?

A988 OPP is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 February 1984.

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The MOT history for A988 OPP shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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