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E434 HJH

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

116,938 mi
Last recorded116,938 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE434 HJH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 116,938 miles

Brake warning lamp on

Corrosion in drivers floor pan

Corrosion on fuel lines

Engine managment lampm on

Engine oil leak

Rear exaust hangers in poor condition

Unable to check sill fully due to plastic covers

Fail 9 May 2008 116,866 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Brake warning lamp on

Corrosion in drivers floor pan

Corrosion on fuel lines

Engine managment lampm on

Engine oil leak

Rear exaust hangers in poor condition

Unable to check sill fully due to plastic covers

Pass 8 Jun 2007 115,277 miles

Brake pad ware lamp on

Drivers seat back damadged

Front tyres worn to limit inner edge

Unable to check sills due to plastic panels

Fail 21 May 2007 115,241 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pad ware lamp on

Drivers seat back movement in upright position

Engine oil leak

Off side front tyre worn inner edge

Rear brake pads worn low

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Pass 19 May 2006 113,597 miles

Advises issued on previous test still apply

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Warp on near side front brake disc

Fail 11 May 2006 113,564 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad warning flag up

Corrosion on rear chasis members

Unable to check sills due to plastic covers

Warp on near side front brake disc

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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E434 HJH is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 E434 HJH, 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 E434 HJH registered?

E434 HJH is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 18 April 1988.

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