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L152 OSG

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

37,121 mi
Last recorded37,121 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2021
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL152 OSG
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2021 37,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2020 28,863 miles
Fail 21 May 2020 28,824 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2011 28,631 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 28,603 miles

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

corrosion on front discs

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,468 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 28,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 28,413 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 28,395 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 28,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Jul 2006 28,225 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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L152 OSG is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 L152 OSG, 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 L152 OSG registered?

L152 OSG is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 June 1994.

Is L152 OSG safe to buy?

The MOT history for L152 OSG shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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