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TBJ 795W

1981 Vauxhall Carlton

Brown Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,736 mi
Last recorded89,736 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBJ 795W
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1981
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 89,736 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

handbrake travel slightly excessive

o/s outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2008 89,027 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long hand brake lever travel

metal petrol pipe corroded at rear

n/s & o/s outer sills rusty & getting thin.

Fail 20 Oct 2008 89,027 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

long hand brake lever travel

metal petrol pipe corroded at rear

n/s & o/s outer sills rusty & getting thin.

Pass 26 Sep 2007 87,536 miles

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

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

condition of offside front inner wing

showing sign of fuel damp around tank

Pass 18 Oct 2006 86,858 miles

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

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

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

very slight oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Oct 2006 86,858 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

very slight oil leak from engine

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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TBJ 795W is a 1981 Vauxhall Carlton in Brown with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBJ 795W, 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 45 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TBJ 795W registered?

TBJ 795W is a 1981 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 16 June 1981.

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The MOT history for TBJ 795W shows 6 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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