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L29 DTA

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

166,005 mi
Last recorded166,005 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2007
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL29 DTA
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2007 166,005 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

play in ns steering idler

Pass 2 Oct 2006 155,530 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 155,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

slight play in top steering columm

Pass 27 Sep 2005 144,714 miles

nearside headlamp poor condition! †rear shocks becoming weak! †slight play nearside trackrod inner joint & idler! †

offside front chassis below steering box rusty! †imbalance & uneven increase rear service brakes! †slight fluctuation rear brake readings!

Fail 19 Sep 2005 144,500 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition.

Handbrake will need adjustment soon.

Nearside headlight lens damaged.

Fail 3 Sep 2005 144,094 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both rear lower suspension arm bushes in poor condition.

Handbrake will need adjusting soon.

Nearside headlight lens damaged.

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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L29 DTA is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 L29 DTA, 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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L29 DTA is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 24 February 1994.

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