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D18 RTT

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

70,736 mi
Last recorded70,736 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD18 RTT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 70,736 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 70,362 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2023 70,036 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 69,032 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Sep 2021 69,032 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres wearing low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,469 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 66,647 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 65,594 miles

Nearside Front slight damage on sidewall

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

Pass 21 May 2015 63,599 miles
Fail 6 May 2015 63,594 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2014 62,062 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 60,096 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 60,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake sensor wire broken

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 59,492 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 58,692 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 57,014 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2007 57,014 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D18 RTT 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 76.5%.

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 D18 RTT, 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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D18 RTT is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 February 1992.

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