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L293 BJU

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,508 mi
Last recorded103,508 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL293 BJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2018 103,508 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 102,531 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 100,108 miles

Nearside Front steering idler arm has slight play

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2015 97,487 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 93,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Sep 2013 91,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Aug 2012 88,457 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 86,537 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Pass 17 Sep 2010 85,174 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 84,717 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2009 84,717 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 84,119 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 82,556 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 79,655 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2005 78,736 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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L293 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 L293 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 L293 BJU registered?

L293 BJU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 January 1994.

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