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C8 RTH

1991 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,515 mi
Last recorded141,515 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton112,261 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 RTH
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 141,515 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight cracking to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Underseal coating underside unable to fully inspect

Pass 1 Jul 2024 140,258 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 139,597 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2023 139,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Body panel insecure wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2022 139,508 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 139,003 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear seat squabs missing

Fail 8 Jun 2021 138,965 miles

All direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp interior lamp as doors are opened (4.4.3 (b))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively damaged chassis leg holed (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Macpherson strut attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability at knuckle mount (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak at end of test ()

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge scrubbed off inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front seat not fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged outer plastic shroud missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear seat squab missing

Pass 31 Jul 2017 138,180 miles

Nearside Rear spare wheel well corroded & holed

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2017 138,153 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Rear spare wheel well corroded & holed

Oil leak Engine ()

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Rear Oil leak differential ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 137,238 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion spare wheel well (6.1.B.2)

Plastic sill covers fitted preventing full inspection of outer sills

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 135,817 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear differential rear casing

Fail 27 Jul 2015 135,817 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from rear differential rear casing

Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,221 miles

offside front chassis section has welded repairs

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

slight corrosion to radiator box section

underside has heavy underseal coating

Pass 20 Apr 2013 133,805 miles

sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

Pass 26 May 2012 132,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

outer sill covers fitted unable to inspect outer sills

slight engine oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2011 130,784 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Gearbox mount deteriorated/showing signs of wear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine mounts deteriorated/showing signs of wear.

nearside rear seatbelt latch cover damaged , seatbelt function not affected.

offside reverse lamp inoperative.

wear present in differential input shaft.

Pass 19 Feb 2011 130,784 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Gearbox mount deteriorated/showing signs of wear.

Nail in nearside front tyre

engine mounts deteriorated/showing signs of wear.

nearside rear seatbelt latch cover damaged , seatbelt function not affected.

offside reverse lamp inoperative.

wear present in differential input shaft.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 130,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 129,565 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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C8 RTH is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 C8 RTH, 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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C8 RTH is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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