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L160 EPM

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL160 EPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2009 79,518 miles

Offside front & both rear tyres perished/cracked in sidewalls.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 76,767 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 74,509 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 74,509 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

staining indicating fuel leak on offside front inner wing under bonnet but no leak at time of test.

Pass 12 Sep 2006 73,659 miles

both centre exhaust rubber mounts - perishing

both nearside tyres have scuffing around walls

Pass 11 Apr 2006 73,290 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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L160 EPM is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 L160 EPM, 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 L160 EPM registered?

L160 EPM is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 27 April 1994.

Is L160 EPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L160 EPM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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