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J297 PPP

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

136,443 mi
Last recorded136,443 miles
Recorded on5 May 2006
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ297 PPP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 5 May 2006 136,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pad warning light illuminated on dashboard

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front number plate cracked

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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J297 PPP is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 J297 PPP, 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 J297 PPP registered?

J297 PPP is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J297 PPP safe to buy?

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