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B242 NDH

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

23,387 mi
Last recorded23,387 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2017
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB242 NDH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2017 23,387 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 23,025 miles

Oil leak Under vehicle ()

Pass 7 Oct 2015 21,418 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion centre outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r tyre slightly mishaped

Pass 6 Oct 2014 19,360 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2013 18,849 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2013 18,849 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 17,808 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Aug 2011 17,470 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

all tyres outer walls perished

Pass 6 Aug 2010 13,169 miles

front suspension noise should be further investigated.

Pass 28 Jul 2009 10,776 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 10,776 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2008 7,151 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 6,244 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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B242 NDH is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 B242 NDH, 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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B242 NDH is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 15 August 1984.

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