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D456 XUF

1987 Vauxhall Carlton

Bronze Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

61,405 mi
Last recorded61,405 miles
Recorded on7 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton99,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD456 XUF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1987
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2010 61,405 miles

slight corrosion development in rear inner sill closing panels\rear brakehose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 12 May 2009 60,711 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2008 59,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 9 May 2007 58,847 miles

see first advisory notice

Fail 8 May 2007 58,847 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 May 2006 57,742 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 May 2005 56,905 miles
Fail 6 May 2005 56,905 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)

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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D456 XUF is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton in Bronze with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 D456 XUF, 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 D456 XUF registered?

D456 XUF is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 May 1987.

Is D456 XUF safe to buy?

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