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L348 XSU

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

87,028 mi
Last recorded87,028 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2009
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL348 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2009 87,028 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 85,911 miles

n/s/f wishbone bushes deterating

o/s/f wishbone bushes deterating

varous surface corerowion under bonnet

Fail 2 Jun 2008 85,911 miles

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

Front An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wishbone bushes deterating

varous surface corerowion under bonnet

Pass 18 Apr 2007 78,301 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 78,301 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

some wear in both front top shock maintians

some wwear in front brake pads

Pass 4 Apr 2006 69,815 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2006 69,815 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

some wear in front brake pads

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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L348 XSU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L348 XSU, 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 L348 XSU registered?

L348 XSU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 3 March 1994.

Is L348 XSU safe to buy?

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