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Vauxhall Carlton (1980)

5,311 real MOT outcomes analysed • 0.1% first-time pass rate

1980 Vauxhall Carlton

CarHunch analysed 5,311 real MOT records for the 1980 Vauxhall Carlton. This breakdown of actual test outcomes — pass rates, defect profiles, mileage data — isn't published anywhere else.

Below average reliability 79.9% below UK average
0.1%
pass MOT first time
UK average: ~80%
67,172
typical mileage
66,952–90,291 middle half
0%
ever had a dangerous defect
recorded at any MOT
0
avg MOT failures per car
over 1 tests on record

What to check before buying a 1980 Vauxhall Carlton

Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
  • 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
  • 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
  • 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.

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Pass Rate by Fuel Type

Fuel type Vehicles Pass rate Avg failures
Petrol (100%) 5,306 0.1% 0
Diesel (0%) 5 0% 0

Mileage Distribution

Most 1980 Vauxhall Carlton vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.

66,952
low mileage
67,172
typical
90,291
high mileage

Half of all 1980 Vauxhall Carlton vehicles fall between 66,952 and 90,291 miles.

MOT History Averages

1
Avg MOT tests per vehicle
0
Avg failures per vehicle
0
Avg advisories per vehicle

Most Common MOT Issues — 1980 Vauxhall Carlton

Based on actual MOT test records for this model. Percentage shows how often each item appears across all vehicles in this cohort.

  • 50%
    Oil leak
  • 30%
    Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded
  • 30%
    Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
  • 30%
    Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit
  • 20%
    Non obligatory mirror damaged
  • 20%
    Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play
  • 20%
    very slight oil leak from engine
  • 20%
    All Tyres cracking on sidewalls

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1980. Counts include advisories and failures.

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1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994