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G170 UYJ

1990 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2006
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton118,276 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG170 UYJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2006 121,564 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 121,564 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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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G170 UYJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G170 UYJ, 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 G170 UYJ registered?

G170 UYJ is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 June 1990.

Is G170 UYJ safe to buy?

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