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E963 DBB

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

107,388 mi
Last recorded107,388 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE963 DBB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2026 107,388 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2025 107,249 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2024 106,817 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,597 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2022 106,175 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 105,935 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 105,935 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 105,589 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2019 105,273 miles

Offside hand brake lazy/low

Pass 29 Aug 2018 104,742 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2018 104,742 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 103,869 miles

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Aug 2017 103,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch/sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 102,267 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 102,246 miles

Nearside and Offside front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside and Offside outer sills starting to corrode

Nearside front chassis rail underbonnet corroding

Offside front inner wing underbonnet starting to corrode

Pass 18 Jul 2015 101,177 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 100,864 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 100,637 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 100,411 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 54 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 46 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

water leak

Pass 8 Mar 2010 99,901 miles

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

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2009 99,884 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2008 99,588 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 99,264 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 99,067 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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E963 DBB is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 E963 DBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E963 DBB registered?

E963 DBB is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 6 January 1988.

Is E963 DBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E963 DBB shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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