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HAP 408

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

65,214 mi
Last recorded65,214 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHAP 408
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 65,214 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Inner both sills corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2018 65,197 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 65,161 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 65,034 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 64,788 miles

Front shock absorbers slight reduced damping effect

Pass 23 Sep 2014 64,474 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2014 64,474 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 64,079 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 63,676 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 63,127 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 62,094 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 60,689 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 58,919 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 57,122 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 55,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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HAP 408 is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 121,072 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 HAP 408, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HAP 408 registered?

HAP 408 is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is HAP 408 safe to buy?

The MOT history for HAP 408 shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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