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J292 VEG

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

111,765 mi
Last recorded111,765 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ292 VEG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2008 111,765 miles

1.n/s front lower arm front bush starting to split 2.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 3.n/s and o/s rear under bumper panel corroded 4.surface corrosion of all floors chassis and front inner arches

5.surface corrosion of front to rear and compensator brake pipes

Fail 3 Apr 2008 111,764 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

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

1.n/s front lower arm front bush starting to split 2.o/s front tyre worn on inner edge 3.n/s and o/s rear under bumper panel corroded 4.surface corrosion of all floors chassis and front inner arches

5.surface corrosion of front to rear and compensator brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2007 106,853 miles

1.rear bumper mounts corrode non structual †2.surface corrosion of front crroo member

Fail 13 Apr 2007 106,852 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

1.rear bumper mounts corroded †2.surface corrosion of front cross member

Fail 10 Apr 2007 106,811 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 101,472 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 101,472 miles

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

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

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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J292 VEG is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 J292 VEG, 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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J292 VEG is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 May 1992.

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