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J138 CUA

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

163,278 mi
Last recorded163,278 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2005
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ138 CUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2005 163,278 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2005 163,278 miles

Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J138 CUA is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J138 CUA, 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 J138 CUA registered?

J138 CUA is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 10 February 1992.

Is J138 CUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for J138 CUA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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