MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,741 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?
Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J140 EES is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J140 EES, 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 J140 EES registered?
J140 EES is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 January 1992.
Is J140 EES safe to buy?
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