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PJZ 225

1994 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jun 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

111,565 mi
Last recorded111,565 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1994 Vauxhall Carlton114,135 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJZ 225
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1994
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 111,565 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2025 110,703 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2024 109,987 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2024 109,987 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2023 109,364 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 108,668 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 107,836 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 107,238 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 106,349 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 105,668 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 104,663 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 101,940 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 101,937 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering system fouling track rod fouls exhaust (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 22 Nov 2014 101,190 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 99,896 miles

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 99,150 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 96,009 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 93,139 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2009 91,770 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 89,368 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,705 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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PJZ 225 is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 3,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 PJZ 225, 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 PJZ 225 registered?

PJZ 225 is a 1994 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 February 1994.

Is PJZ 225 safe to buy?

The MOT history for PJZ 225 shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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