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A13 PVC

1991 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 3615cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

94,089 mi
Last recorded94,089 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton112,261 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA13 PVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,615cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2025 94,089 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed front to rear

Pass 8 May 2024 93,779 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed front to rear

Pass 4 Jul 2022 93,664 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed front to rear

Pass 20 Jul 2021 93,620 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle under sealed front to rear

Pass 16 Jul 2020 93,608 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all pipes and under body under sealed

Pass 7 May 2019 93,550 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2018 93,198 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flixy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side outers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 92,716 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 92,443 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 92,309 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 91,621 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 91,299 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 90,910 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 89,516 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 88,787 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 88,043 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2008 87,230 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 83,893 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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A13 PVC is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 3,615cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.5% with a typical mileage of 112,261 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 A13 PVC, 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 35 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A13 PVC registered?

A13 PVC is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 1 March 1991.

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The MOT history for A13 PVC shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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