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E81 JTF

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Yellow Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2025
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,377 mi
Last recorded120,377 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2024
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE81 JTF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2024 120,377 miles

passenger seats removed at time of test

vehicle has been extensively modified for race/rally use

Pass 22 May 2023 120,288 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Vehicle modified for track/race use

Pass 13 Jun 2022 120,219 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 120,104 miles
Pass 20 May 2020 120,084 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

nsf---osf---nsr---osr tyres all showing 2006yr build date

Fail 20 May 2020 120,084 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

nsf---osf---nsr---osr tyres all showing 2006yr build date

Fail 1 Nov 2008 2,605 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Inner Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Rear bumper insecure

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge+surface cracks

non standard numberplates + wheels

suspension low

Pass 28 Sep 2005 92,152 miles

battery insecure

number plates non standard size letters.

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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E81 JTF is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Yellow with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E81 JTF, 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 E81 JTF registered?

E81 JTF is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 15 July 1988.

Is E81 JTF safe to buy?

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