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H163 PDC

1991 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,455 mi
Last recorded118,455 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2011
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton112,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH163 PDC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2011 118,455 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 116,396 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 116,396 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2009 113,027 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 113,027 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 110,198 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 106,463 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 106,468 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2006 101,847 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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H163 PDC is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 112,261 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 H163 PDC, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H163 PDC registered?

H163 PDC is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 February 1991.

Is H163 PDC safe to buy?

The MOT history for H163 PDC shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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