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A98 RTR

1984 Vauxhall Carlton

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

87,884 mi
Last recorded87,884 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Vauxhall Carlton56,661 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA98 RTR
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 87,884 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2024 86,194 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2023 83,662 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 83,660 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 83,154 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 83,154 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2018 83,141 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2016 83,120 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 83,096 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2015 83,095 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2014 83,046 miles

Oil leak

Coolant leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 83,033 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 82,461 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 81,714 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 80,670 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 79,508 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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A98 RTR is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1984 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 56,661 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 A98 RTR, 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 42 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A98 RTR is a 1984 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 14 March 1984.

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