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B26 GPN

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2019
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

73,341 mi
Last recorded73,341 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2018
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB26 GPN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2018 73,341 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 73,341 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Body insecure to the extent that stability is seriously impaired inner wing (6.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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B26 GPN is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 B26 GPN, 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 B26 GPN registered?

B26 GPN is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 August 1984.

Is B26 GPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B26 GPN shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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