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E990 VOK

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

58,504 mi
Last recorded58,504 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE990 VOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2011 58,504 miles

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 57,464 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front no. plate damaged.

h/brake has little reserve travel.

Pass 31 Jan 2009 56,202 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 56,202 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 55,940 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2008 55,940 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 54,817 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 53,774 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 53,722 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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E990 VOK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E990 VOK, 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 E990 VOK registered?

E990 VOK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 June 1988.

Is E990 VOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E990 VOK shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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