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J128 FGP

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

145,193 mi
Last recorded145,193 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2021
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ128 FGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2021 145,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner both sills corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

general front corrosion

general rear corrosion

Fail 7 Sep 2021 145,193 miles

Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Inner both sills corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

general front corrosion

general rear corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2016 144,381 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 144,114 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 143,419 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 142,275 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 141,751 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 140,456 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 139,258 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 138,916 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear tyres on legal limit

n/s/f tyre on legal limit

Pass 8 May 2008 135,184 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 130,960 miles

both front outer sill areas slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2007 130,958 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 May 2006 127,161 miles

offside front worn on inner edge

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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J128 FGP is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J128 FGP, 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 J128 FGP registered?

J128 FGP is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 15 May 1992.

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