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C6 MKL

1991 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Lpg 2968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

251,218 mi
Last recorded251,218 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2024
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton112,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 MKL
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2024 251,218 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Covered in grease - various areas (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in primary grooves and worn on edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 251,111 miles

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor pan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 May 2022 250,880 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 250,880 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes coated. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2021 249,512 miles
Pass 15 May 2020 248,278 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 228,172 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Offside Front wheel bearing slightly rough

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Aug 2015 219,715 miles

Both front tyres cracked in tread.

Both front tyres worn on edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2014 207,745 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 200,230 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 193,002 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2011 179,762 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 166,742 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 166,735 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 155,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2009 155,373 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 146,727 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 157,501 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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C6 MKL is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,968cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C6 MKL, 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 C6 MKL registered?

C6 MKL is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 8 March 1991.

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