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J317 DYB

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,552 mi
Last recorded135,552 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2008
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ317 DYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2008 135,552 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced corrosion offside rear chassis

front valence under trim damaged

offside front indicator outer lense missing

Fail 20 Aug 2008 135,530 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

advanced corrosion offside rear chassis

front valence under trim damaged

offside front indicator outer lense missing

Pass 30 Aug 2007 127,121 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 127,110 miles

Offside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 119,626 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 119,618 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

advise o/s/r chassis leg showing signs of rust †o/s/f head lamp cracked †n/s/f indicator lens cracked †rear bopx starting to corrode †rear shocks starting to weap

Pass 24 Aug 2005 110,692 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/f indicator lens cracked. †slight blow at rear silencer.

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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J317 DYB is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J317 DYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J317 DYB registered?

J317 DYB is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 12 February 1992.

Is J317 DYB safe to buy?

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