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E173 LRY

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE173 LRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 100,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2018 100,024 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipe corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both jets (3.5 (a))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm REQUIRES 4 TYRES. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2008
Pass 4 Nov 2006 96,000 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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E173 LRY is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 E173 LRY, 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 E173 LRY registered?

E173 LRY is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E173 LRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E173 LRY shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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