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K10 AWK

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

143,432 mi
Last recorded143,432 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2011
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 AWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2011 143,432 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/r tyre cracking

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 7 Dec 2010 141,271 miles

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Drivers wiper split

Front brake discs corroded & pitted

N/S washer very poor delivery

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 141,271 miles

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

Battery insecure

Both rear tyre valves deteriorated

Drivers wiper split

Front brake discs corroded & pitted

N/S washer very poor delivery

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 22 Nov 2010 141,181 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 138,613 miles

Corrosion on front chassis rails/inner wing areas & rear chassis rail areas,

Pass 21 Nov 2008 135,548 miles

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 135,548 miles

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 132,090 miles

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 24 Nov 2006 128,531 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 128,531 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Corrosion starting on front chassis rails by steering box & idler. Rear chassis rails above subframe.

Front suspension lower arm front bushes,unbonded on nearside,unbonding on offside (no excessive movement yet)

Rear subframe nearside mounting bush unbonded & sitting on bracing plate.

Pass 25 Nov 2005 125,035 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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K10 AWK is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 K10 AWK, 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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K10 AWK is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 29 November 1993.

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