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DIW 571

1990 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,299 mi
Last recorded192,299 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton118,276 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDIW 571
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2007 192,299 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 189,128 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 189,109 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2005 185,019 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2005 185,019 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

bumper insecure

coolant leaking

fuel pipes corroded

headlamp masks/converters fitted

oil leak

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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DIW 571 is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DIW 571, 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 DIW 571 registered?

DIW 571 is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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