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G153 VSP

1990 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

136,674 mi
Last recorded136,674 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton118,276 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 VSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 136,674 miles

n/s f chassis corroded,n/s,o/s rear sill edge weak, both rear cv boots split, o/s inner wing bulk weak around grommet holes.

Fail 24 Sep 2007 136,674 miles

Offside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s f chassis corroded,n/s,o/s rear sill edge weak, both rear cv boots split, o/s inner wing bulk weak around grommet holes.

Pass 25 Sep 2006 133,050 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 128,852 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2005 128,852 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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G153 VSP is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.6% with a typical mileage of 118,276 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 G153 VSP, 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 36 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G153 VSP registered?

G153 VSP is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 2 July 1990.

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