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E555 KDX

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

11,596 mi
Last recorded11,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2023
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE555 KDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2023 11,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Vehicle Underbody covered in undersill

Fail 12 Jun 2023 11,596 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Vehicle Underbody covered in undersill

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 11,071 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018
Pass 21 May 2015 8,005 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 128,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2014 128,476 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2009 78,234 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Oct 2008 70,794 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,483 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 75,482 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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Pass 7 Nov 2005 69,648 miles

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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E555 KDX is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E555 KDX, 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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E555 KDX is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 March 1988.

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