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E999 MBK

1988 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

39,061 mi
Last recorded39,061 miles
Recorded on23 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Vauxhall Carlton109,428 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE999 MBK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2026 39,061 miles
Pass 11 May 2025 38,659 miles
Pass 27 May 2024 38,463 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 38,065 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 37,684 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 37,044 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 36,566 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 36,087 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 36,084 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Outer tyre cracking up

Pass 16 Jun 2016 35,909 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2015 35,862 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

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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E999 MBK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 E999 MBK, 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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E999 MBK is a 1988 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 20 April 1988.

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The MOT history for E999 MBK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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