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E826 YKJ

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

82,834 mi
Last recorded82,834 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2007
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE826 YKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2007 82,834 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 82,001 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 82,001 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2005 81,181 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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E826 YKJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 E826 YKJ, 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 E826 YKJ registered?

E826 YKJ is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 12 May 1988.

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