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E129 KLW

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

99,539 mi
Last recorded99,539 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE129 KLW
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2009 99,539 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 99,589 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 99,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 12 Sep 2008 99,385 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

Slight corrosion N/S/F chassis rail by steering idler mounting

Slight corrosion O/S/R Floor pan within 30cms of suspension mounting

Slight corrosion O/S/R brake pipe

Slight corrosion in N/S/R chassis rail

Pass 23 Aug 2007 97,508 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 95,313 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 95,271 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E129 KLW is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1988 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.9% with a typical mileage of 109,428 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 E129 KLW, 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 38 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E129 KLW registered?

E129 KLW is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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