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L144 AHS

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

95,928 mi
Last recorded95,928 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 AHS
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2017 95,928 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

engine warning

Fail 13 Feb 2017 95,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

all tyres have cracking of the tread and sidewalls

engine warning

Pass 17 Feb 2016 95,928 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

x4 tyres slightly perished

Pass 18 Feb 2015 95,928 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tyres all round perished

Fail 12 Feb 2015 95,928 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

tyres all round perished

Pass 23 Jan 2014 95,927 miles

Engine Management Light illuminated.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2012 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Fail 8 Nov 2012 95,407 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

o/s/f tyre outer wall cracking

Pass 4 Nov 2011 94,336 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking outer wall

Fail 3 Nov 2011 94,336 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

o/s/f tyre cracking outer wall

Pass 6 Jul 2010 94,333 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 90,244 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2009 90,244 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2007 90,003 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 88,547 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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L144 AHS is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 L144 AHS, 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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L144 AHS is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 13 July 1994.

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