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D669 DGV

1987 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,612 mi
Last recorded89,612 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton99,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD669 DGV
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 89,612 miles

bothside front pads are worn very thi ,marginal pass.

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bothside head lamp light output poor.

driver side windscreen litlle damaged.

nearside wing mirror damaged.

offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 89,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

bothside head lamp light output poor.

driver side windscreen litlle damaged.

nearside wing mirror damaged.

offside rear lamp lens damaged.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 84,575 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor split

slight damage to front registration plate

Fail 28 Oct 2009 84,506 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

nearside rear driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 10 Oct 2008 79,107 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 75,438 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 65,627 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2005 65,430 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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D669 DGV is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey 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 D669 DGV, 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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D669 DGV is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 2 July 1987.

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