MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
8,290 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
offside front strut top mount from topstarting to show signs of corrosion
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
middle silencer starting to corrod
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
middle silencer starting to corrod
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)
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)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is D438 GJT safe to buy?
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