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L132 AAB

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,454 mi
Last recorded158,454 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL132 AAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2007 158,454 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 158,426 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f wheel is on steel rim

Pass 18 Mar 2006 149,900 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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L132 AAB is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1994 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.8% with a typical mileage of 114,135 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 L132 AAB, 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 32 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L132 AAB registered?

L132 AAB is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L132 AAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for L132 AAB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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