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E287 DBH

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jul 2027
Tests14 (14 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,327 mi
Last recorded57,327 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE287 DBH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2026 57,327 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2025 55,735 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Fuel Pipe/s corroded mounting clips area

Pass 15 Mar 2021 55,533 miles

Nearside front wing some corrosion not in prescribed area

Pass 4 Mar 2020 55,464 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 55,168 miles

all Four tyres have cracks on the outer walls

Pass 27 Feb 2018 54,739 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 54,073 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 53,404 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 52,955 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 52,568 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 52,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 51,427 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 50,650 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 49,640 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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E287 DBH is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 E287 DBH, 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 E287 DBH registered?

E287 DBH is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E287 DBH safe to buy?

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