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J776 RTM

1992 Vauxhall Carlton

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,526 mi
Last recorded101,526 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Vauxhall Carlton121,072 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ776 RTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1992
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 101,526 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 101,357 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 101,357 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2009 99,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 99,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 May 2008 98,500 miles

Nearside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Intermediate drop arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 96,653 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 96,653 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2006 93,822 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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J776 RTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 121,072 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 J776 RTM, 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 34 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J776 RTM registered?

J776 RTM is a 1992 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 3 April 1992.

Is J776 RTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J776 RTM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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