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E512 XGP

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,453 mi
Last recorded133,453 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE512 XGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2008 133,453 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust very rusty

f/n/s tyre low on tread

f/o/s flexable fuel pipe badly perished

f/o/s tyre badly perished

r/n/s lamp damaged

r/n/s tyre perished and low on tread

rear pads appear low !

underside very rusty in places

Pass 28 Dec 2007 129,925 miles

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes under driver perished badly

metal brake pipes rusty in places

most tyres perished

oil leaks

propshaft rubber perished

r/n/s lamp damaged

r/n/s subframe bush soft

rear pads low

underside rusty in places

Fail 27 Dec 2007 129,925 miles

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

exhaust rusty

fuel pipes under driver perished badly

metal brake pipes rusty in places

most tyres perished

oil leaks

propshaft rubber perished

r/n/s lamp damaged

r/n/s subframe bush soft

rear pads low

underside rusty in places

Pass 18 Dec 2006 127,391 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

exhaust rusty

handbrake requires adj

most rear fuel pipes badly perished

rear pads low

underside genrally very rusty in places esp r/n/s chasssic

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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E512 XGP is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E512 XGP, 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 E512 XGP registered?

E512 XGP is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 15 January 1988.

Is E512 XGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E512 XGP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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