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40 RA

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

75,756 mi
Last recorded75,756 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration40 RA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 75,756 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 74,369 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 72,998 miles
Fail 5 May 2023 72,998 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 72,629 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 72,287 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 71,225 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 70,779 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 70,418 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 70,264 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 69,137 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 67,848 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 67,332 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 66,214 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 65,035 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 62,377 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 61,869 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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40 RA is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 3,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 121,072 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 40 RA, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of 40 RA?

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What year was 40 RA registered?

40 RA is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 April 1992.

Is 40 RA safe to buy?

The MOT history for 40 RA shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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