CarVerify

Free Car Check

E417 XKJ

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,347 mi
Last recorded86,347 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE417 XKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2008 86,347 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 86,347 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2007 84,938 miles

off-side front wheel bearing starting too get noisy

Fail 2 May 2007 84,938 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off-side front wheel bearing starting too get noisy

Pass 11 May 2006 84,001 miles

front brakes may soon require atttention

nearside rear tyre will soon need replacing

offside front seatbelt may soon require attention

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
Full Vauxhall Carlton reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E417 XKJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E417 XKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of E417 XKJ?

You can check the full history of E417 XKJ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E417 XKJ registered?

E417 XKJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E417 XKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for E417 XKJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E417 XKJ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E417 XKJ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.