MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
13,675 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front tyres starting to crack & perrish
both rear tyres cracking & perrishing
damage to nearside outer sill
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
both front tyres starting to crack & perrish
both rear tyres cracking & perrishing
damage to nearside outer sill
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
slight corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
slight bind offside rear wheel
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Oil leak
slight bind on offside rear wheel
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?
Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E242 EWV is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E242 EWV, 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 E242 EWV registered?
E242 EWV is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 10 May 1988.
Is E242 EWV safe to buy?
The MOT history for E242 EWV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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