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D438 GJT

1987 Vauxhall Carlton

Grey Petrol 2197cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

8,290 mi
Last recorded8,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1987 Vauxhall Carlton99,163 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD438 GJT
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,197cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Jun 2011 8,290 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear wheel arch some corrosion

some corrosion on petrol pipes

Pass 25 Mar 2010 5,536 miles

offside front strut top mount from topstarting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 15 Mar 2010 5,532 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

offside front strut top mount from topstarting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Mar 2009 4,528 miles

middle silencer starting to corrod

Fail 19 Feb 2009 4,498 miles

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

middle silencer starting to corrod

Pass 1 Feb 2008 3,939 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2008 3,908 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2007 3,020 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 3,013 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Oct 2005 1,497 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside of bonnet slam panel corroding

Unable to inspect sills fully due to covers

signs of corrosion in nearside wheel arch, closing panel, inner sills

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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D438 GJT is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton in Grey with a 2,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D438 GJT, 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.

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What year was D438 GJT registered?

D438 GJT is a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 16 January 1987.

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