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D167 HYE

1987 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

171,419 mi
Last recorded171,419 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton99,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD167 HYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1987
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 171,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

corrosion starting to o/s/r chassis

wipers poor condition

Fail 17 Aug 2011 171,419 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion starting to o/s/r chassis

wipers poor condition

Pass 19 Aug 2010 162,509 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 162,474 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 151,519 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 151,518 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

both front anti-roll bar link rods noisy

Pass 11 Jul 2008 140,008 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 140,008 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 130,695 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 119,331 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 119,331 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 18 Jul 2005 102,307 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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D167 HYE is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 99,163 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 D167 HYE, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D167 HYE registered?

D167 HYE is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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