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L144 FPK

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

60,626 mi
Last recorded60,626 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL144 FPK
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 60,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 57,224 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2023 55,217 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 55,068 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 54,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 53,675 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2021 53,675 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 51,815 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 49,069 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 48,850 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2017 48,850 miles

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 48,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 48,817 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 48,739 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,693 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 48,663 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,544 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 48,285 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 48,082 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 47,183 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 46,271 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside front tyres worn on inner shoulder.

Pass 26 May 2006 44,812 miles
Pass 20 May 2005 42,119 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 FPK is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 L144 FPK, 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 L144 FPK registered?

L144 FPK is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 June 1994.

Is L144 FPK safe to buy?

The MOT history for L144 FPK shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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