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L322 VGN

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

186,936 mi
Last recorded186,936 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2010
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL322 VGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 15 Feb 2010 186,936 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 186,936 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 183,747 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 183,727 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2008 182,497 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 180,898 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 180,875 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

centre propshaft mounting worn

Pass 4 Mar 2006 178,945 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 178,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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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L322 VGN 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 55.6%.

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 L322 VGN, 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 L322 VGN registered?

L322 VGN is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 4 January 1994.

Is L322 VGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for L322 VGN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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