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E31 NWK

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

133,520 mi
Last recorded133,520 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE31 NWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 133,520 miles

Fuel pipe leaking return pipe (7.2.3)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front suspension arm rubber bush split

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear both rear wheel arch's excessively corroded

diff leaking

Pass 6 Dec 2014 132,184 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

major engine oil leak

Fail 4 Dec 2014 132,184 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake pad warning light on

major engine oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 131,075 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2013 131,075 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Steering wheel locking device missing (2.1.6)

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2012 129,779 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 126,611 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 128,804 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 125,800 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 124,425 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 121,757 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 121,757 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 119,214 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2005 119,213 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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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E31 NWK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 E31 NWK, 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 E31 NWK registered?

E31 NWK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 10 May 1988.

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