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J148 TGS

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,049 mi
Last recorded149,049 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2005
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ148 TGS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2005 149,049 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2005 149,043 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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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J148 TGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 J148 TGS, 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 J148 TGS registered?

J148 TGS is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 June 1992.

Is J148 TGS safe to buy?

The MOT history for J148 TGS 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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