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E514 DCN

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Multi-colour Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2010
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

142,710 mi
Last recorded142,710 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2009
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE514 DCN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2009 142,710 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2009 142,710 miles

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.

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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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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