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L142 BJU

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

77,925 mi
Last recorded77,925 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL142 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,925 miles

Oil leak

osr tyre starting to crack

Pass 24 Feb 2011 77,682 miles

os wiper starting to split

Pass 9 Jun 2010 77,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 76,135 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 76,135 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 75,176 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 73,894 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 72,653 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 72,653 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L142 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 L142 BJU, 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 L142 BJU registered?

L142 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 January 1994.

Is L142 BJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L142 BJU shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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