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L352 XSU

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,221 mi
Last recorded91,221 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL352 XSU
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 91,221 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing off to inner edge of tread. It may be that the track requires checking or setting.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 91,211 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front tyre wearing off to inner edge of tread. It may be that the track requires checking or setting.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 88,321 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 85,784 miles

Both rear tyres wearing low.

Slight free play/wear in steering idler arm.

Pass 19 Feb 2013 82,665 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advice steering ideler silght wear

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

advice steering ideler silght wear

Pass 8 Mar 2012 79,787 miles

Both front macpherson strut mountings have a considerable amount of vertical free movement / play / wear at the upper attachment.

Front exhaust mounting to gearbox is not supporting exhaust, there is a bolt missing, exhaust seems adequately supported.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 76,952 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 76,952 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 73,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate deteriated

hand brake has reserve travel but cadvise adjustment

Pass 12 Feb 2009 70,202 miles

Front brake pads wearing low, front brake discs worn and corroded, suggest replacement asap, parking brake will also require attention as there is almost no reserve travel.

some free play in off side top strut mounting.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 66,767 miles

Off side front top strut bearing has some free play.

Some brake pipoes showing corrosion.

Pass 15 Feb 2007 63,245 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 63,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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L352 XSU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 L352 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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L352 XSU is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 3 March 1994.

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