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D389 GPR

1987 Vauxhall Carlton

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,993 mi
Last recorded176,993 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2007
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton99,163 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD389 GPR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2007 176,993 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2007 176,987 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

metal brake pipes corroded

o/s inner wing corroded

rear floor corroded

rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2006 173,744 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front floors corroded

both outer and inner sills corroded

o/s/f inner wing corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2006 173,726 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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D389 GPR is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D389 GPR, 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 D389 GPR registered?

D389 GPR is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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