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L290 BJU

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,298 mi
Last recorded59,298 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2012
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL290 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2012 59,298 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

engine has a missfire poss leads

front shocks week

fuel pipe at filter pereshing

fuel pipe under car at front pereshing

n/s wiper split but not smearing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 57,495 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 55,142 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,142 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 52,987 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 18 Mar 2009 52,987 miles

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

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Mar 2008 50,182 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Apr 2007 45,094 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

off side rear seatbelt not checked owing to child seat fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2006 42,241 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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L290 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 L290 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 L290 BJU registered?

L290 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 10 February 1994.

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