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B500 HNJ

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

96,558 mi
Last recorded96,558 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB500 HNJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2025 96,558 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2024 95,566 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 94,607 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 92,829 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 91,342 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2020 89,354 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 89,077 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,718 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 88,368 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 88,100 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 87,729 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 87,416 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 86,868 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 86,421 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 86,130 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 86,112 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 85,451 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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B500 HNJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 B500 HNJ, 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

How do I check the history of B500 HNJ?

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What year was B500 HNJ registered?

B500 HNJ is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 September 1984.

Is B500 HNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for B500 HNJ shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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