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L283 BJU

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

117,185 mi
Last recorded117,185 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL283 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 117,185 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (215/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting/Cracking/Perished (Tyre 7 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting/Cracking/Perished (Tyre 7 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2026 117,124 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split to excess (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low NOT responding to adjustment (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to 3.0mm (215/65R15) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting/Cracking/Perished (Tyre 7 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Splitting/Cracking/Perished (Tyre 7 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jul 2025 112,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 108,166 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2023 106,892 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2022 106,198 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 99,583 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 94,343 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 92,162 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2018 89,081 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 88,992 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 88,474 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 87,439 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 86,417 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 85,942 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 85,505 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 84,626 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 82,952 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 81,814 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine oil high

Pass 30 Jun 2008 81,478 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 79,674 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 78,696 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2005 77,716 miles

slight play steering idle

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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L283 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 L283 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 L283 BJU registered?

L283 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 9 February 1994.

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The MOT history for L283 BJU shows 23 tests with a 95.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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