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H126 VAB

1991 Vauxhall Carlton

Red Petrol 2968cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

158,229 mi
Last recorded158,229 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Vauxhall Carlton112,261 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH126 VAB
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,968cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 158,229 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2024 157,705 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2023 156,495 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 155,161 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2021 153,668 miles

front lower sus front sus inner bushes perished

front tyres perished

rear parking brake long travel

Pass 6 Aug 2020 152,891 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 151,921 miles

cam cover leaking

front index plate damaged

front lower wishbones corroded

n/s/f headlamp broken cover

n/s/f headlamp main beam reflector corroded

rear diff leaking

rear drive coupling perished

rear main oil seal leaking

reverse lamps inop

screen multiple areas of damaged

Pass 26 Jun 2018 151,061 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear body corroded (outside prescribed area)

Fail 26 Jun 2018 151,061 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective stonechip (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear body corroded (outside prescribed area)

Pass 30 Jun 2017 149,981 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear body corroded (outside of prescribed area) under wheel arch

undertrays

Pass 29 Jun 2016 149,219 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive idler (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear chassis excessively corroded (outside of prescribed area)

Fail 29 Jun 2016 149,219 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive idler (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive steering box (2.2.C.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear chassis excessively corroded (outside of prescribed area)

Pass 2 Jul 2015 148,286 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

nearside front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2015 148,286 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

nearside front inner wheel arch badly corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 147,162 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

deep cracking to offside front tyre

nearside front body under wheel arch badly corroded

nearside rear body corroded (under wheel arch)

offside & nearside rear brake calipers corroded

offside rear body corroded ( in boot)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 147,145 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear body corroded (in boot)

offside rear tyre cracking deep

Fail 31 May 2014

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 18 May 2013 145,901 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise b/discs rusted due to low useage

advise chip in screen outside zone A less than 10mm

advise front b/pipes showing signs of rust fatigue

advise h/brake reqs attention

Pass 1 Jun 2012 145,285 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front and rear discs rusted

Pass 21 Oct 2009 144,390 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside headlanp glass chipped/holed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Oct 2009 144,390 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside headlanp glass chipped/holed

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 139,440 miles

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside front and offside front lower arm front rubbers cracking.

nearside rear handbrake not locking out.

Fail 18 Oct 2008 139,440 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nail in nearside rear tyre.

nearside front and offside front lower arm front rubbers cracking.

nearside rear handbrake not locking out.

Pass 10 Mar 2006 136,501 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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H126 VAB is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton in Red with a 2,968cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 H126 VAB, 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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H126 VAB is a 1991 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 17 April 1991.

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