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C3 VXH

1990 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,821 mi
Last recorded93,821 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton118,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 VXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 93,821 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 93,250 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 92,659 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 91,941 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 91,438 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2020 90,949 miles

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front top mounts have slight play both sides

Pass 14 May 2019 89,827 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 88,888 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 88,327 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 87,227 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 86,231 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 May 2014 126,062 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 124,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 123,918 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 122,972 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 121,103 miles

corrosion starting to rear wheel arches and outer sills

Pass 19 May 2009 118,818 miles

corrosion to nearside rear chassis

Pass 31 Mar 2008 116,542 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 110,619 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 104,961 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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C3 VXH is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,276 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 C3 VXH, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C3 VXH registered?

C3 VXH is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 October 1990.

Is C3 VXH safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 VXH shows 20 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 VXH have outstanding finance?

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