MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
127,050 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
chrome plates fitted to both rear inner door aperatures
front number plate cracked at top
offside and nearside outer sill cover panels fitted
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front tyres and offside rear close to limit
brake pad wear indicator light intermittant on dash
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)
slight judder on front brakes
some travel on handbrake lever
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?
Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J143 OTA is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Purple with a 2,594cc 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 J143 OTA, 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 J143 OTA registered?
J143 OTA is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 8 April 1992.
Is J143 OTA safe to buy?
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