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L31 YAB

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

198,750 mi
Last recorded198,750 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL31 YAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2010 198,750 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 198,646 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Nov 2009 193,306 miles

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 10 Nov 2009 193,260 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 20 Nov 2008 187,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 187,407 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2007 182,986 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 12 Nov 2007 182,927 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 178,483 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 178,483 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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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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L31 YAB is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 L31 YAB, 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 L31 YAB registered?

L31 YAB is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 20 April 1994.

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