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K170 GHK

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

White Diesel 2260cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,810 mi
Last recorded84,810 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2009
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK170 GHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,260cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2009 84,810 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2007 81,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 76,070 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 76,062 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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K170 GHK is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 2,260cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K170 GHK, 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 K170 GHK registered?

K170 GHK is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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