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J284 HDM

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,475 mi
Last recorded82,475 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ284 HDM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2015 82,475 miles

Brake pad warning light staying on

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 28 Sep 2015 82,425 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Brake pad warning light staying on

Nearside Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt idler arm (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 77,077 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

sill covers

Fail 10 Sep 2014 76,887 miles

Offside Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f indicator lens missing

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,217 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 74,217 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 70,840 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 61,084 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 51,964 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 40,375 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Jun 2009 40,365 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2008 39,942 miles

All tyres showing signs of ageing

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 May 2007 38,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp slightly discoloured (1.3.2e)

Pass 22 May 2006 38,278 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 38,278 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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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J284 HDM is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J284 HDM, 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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J284 HDM is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 2 June 1992.

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