MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
142,710 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE REPLACED WITH SECOND HAND TYRE AND IS ON LIMIT
NEARSIDE REAR TYRE REPLACED WITH SPARE TYRE IS IS WEARING LOW
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
aims on limits
arches covered by substance unable to check properly
battery insecure
both inner sills coroded
both rear coil springs corroded
exhaust system coroded
n/s/f flexie coroded
o/s/f flexie hose coroded
o/s/f tyre inner edge worn bold
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing bold
oil leak
rear panel coroded
slight judder at front brakes second hand pads and discs replaced
unable to check under vehicle components properly due to some sort of substance over them
welding covered by substance unable to check properley
wipers smearing
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)
Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front 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)
Offside 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)
o/s/f flexie hose coroded
o/s/f tyre inner edge worn bold
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
arches covered by substance unable to check properly
battery insecure
both inner sills coroded
exhaust system coroded
n/s/f flexie coroded
o/s/r tyre inner edge wearing bold
oil leak
oil leak
rear panel coroded
unable to check under vehicle components properly due to some sort of substance over them
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?
Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E514 DCN is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Multi-colour with a 2,969cc 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 E514 DCN, 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 E514 DCN registered?
E514 DCN is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 27 January 1988.
Is E514 DCN safe to buy?
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