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D138 OSJ

1987 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 2969cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2025
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,863 mi
Last recorded118,863 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2024
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton99,163 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD138 OSJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,969cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Jul 2024 118,863 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 118,851 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 118,384 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 116,940 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,450 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 112,085 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2014 110,548 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 106,411 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked but no cords exposed

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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D138 OSJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 2,969cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1987 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 99,163 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 D138 OSJ, 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 39 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D138 OSJ registered?

D138 OSJ is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 7 April 1987.

Is D138 OSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for D138 OSJ shows 8 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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