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E373 MAE

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,426 mi
Last recorded158,426 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2005
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE373 MAE
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2005 158,426 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 158,426 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak

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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E373 MAE is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 E373 MAE, 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 E373 MAE registered?

E373 MAE is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E373 MAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for E373 MAE shows 2 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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