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K151 LSL

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

152,172 mi
Last recorded152,172 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK151 LSL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 152,172 miles
Pass 27 May 2025 145,319 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 144,015 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 141,797 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 138,520 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 138,316 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 138,300 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 9 Jun 2017 138,299 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 135,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 135,737 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Aug 2006 135,073 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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K151 LSL is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 K151 LSL, 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 K151 LSL registered?

K151 LSL is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is K151 LSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K151 LSL shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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