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OY52 TGX

2002 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2594cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

78,308 mi
Last recorded78,308 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Vauxhall Carlton54,800 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY52 TGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,594cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2023 78,308 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 71,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 71,287 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 63,919 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2021 63,919 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 62,520 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 61,491 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 60,127 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 58,418 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 57,156 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 55,900 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 55,900 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 54,818 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 53,354 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 51,428 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,807 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 46,562 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 40,674 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Aug 2009 40,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 35,314 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 31,208 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 24,179 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2005 18,629 miles

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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OY52 TGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,594cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2002 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 54,800 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 OY52 TGX, 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 24 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was OY52 TGX registered?

OY52 TGX is a 2002 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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