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K629 KYC

1993 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,741 mi
Last recorded186,741 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2008
Typical for 1993 Vauxhall Carlton126,278 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK629 KYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2008 186,741 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror smaller glase fitted

n/s/f indecator cover missing

o/s+n/s front chassie slightly weak

o/s+n/s front rubber mounting bushes in rear sub frame slightly dertrioated

o/s+n/s rear chassie slightly corroded

o/s/f lower wishbone inner front rubber bush slightly deterioated

o/s/f tyre tread slightly cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2008 186,259 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil leaks

n/s door mirror smaller glase fitted

n/s/f indecator cover missing

o/s+n/s front chassie slightly weak

o/s+n/s front rubber mounting bushes in rear sub frame slightly dertrioated

o/s+n/s rear chassie slightly corroded

o/s/f lower wishbone inner front rubber bush slightly deterioated

o/s/f tyre tread slightly cracked

Pass 3 Jul 2007 178,144 miles

old vt32 still applies

Fail 28 Jun 2007 178,038 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

hand brake high

slight play in steering idler

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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K629 KYC is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K629 KYC, 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 K629 KYC registered?

K629 KYC is a 1993 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 25 May 1993.

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