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J3 DLP

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

102,207 mi
Last recorded102,207 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ3 DLP
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 102,207 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 96,405 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 19 Nov 2009 96,405 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Offside Steering arm excessively corroded and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 86,722 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 86,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 84,712 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 83,195 miles

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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J3 DLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 3,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1993 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 126,278 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 J3 DLP, 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 33 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J3 DLP registered?

J3 DLP is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is J3 DLP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J3 DLP shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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