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G237 XPL

1990 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,611 mi
Last recorded176,611 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2005
Typical for 1990 Vauxhall Carlton118,276 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG237 XPL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2005 176,611 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2005 176,611 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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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G237 XPL is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 2,969cc 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 G237 XPL, 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 G237 XPL registered?

G237 XPL is a 1990 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G237 XPL safe to buy?

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