MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CARLTONs year 1988

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Pass percent:49.24%

(The average a petrol VAUXHALL CARLTON year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,720 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Brake pipe excessively corroded	163
Headlamp aim out of alignment	135
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	112
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	110
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	87
Registration plate lamp issues	80
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	70
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	70
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	61
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	60
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	58
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	57
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	53
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	40
Rear brake binding	38
Registration plate issues	37
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	36
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	33
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	31
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	31
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	28
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	28
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	27
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	25
Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	25
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	24
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	22
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	21
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	21
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	20
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	19
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	18
Windscreen has damage	17
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	17
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	16
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	16
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	15
Front brake application uneven	15
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	15
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	15
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	15
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	14
Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	14
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	14
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	13
Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	13
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	13
Rear brake application uneven	13
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	13
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion \|6.1.C.1\|	11
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	11
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	11
Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	10
Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	10
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user \|1.6.2b\|	10
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	10
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	9
Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	9
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	9
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	9
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	9
Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	8
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	8
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	8
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	8
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	8
Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	8
Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	7
Fuel tank leaking \|7.2.3\|	7
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	7
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	7
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on \|1.4.B.1f\|	7
Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	7
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	7
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	7
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	6
Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	6
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	6
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	6
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	6
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	6
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	6
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Centre Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	6
Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	6
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	6
Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	6
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect \|2.7.5\|	5
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	5
Driver`s seat insecure \|6.2.A.1\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	5
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	5
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	5
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	5
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	5
Nearside Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	5
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release \|5.2.5a\|	4
Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	4
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	4
Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Offside Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	4
Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Offside Front Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Offside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	4
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Side repeater incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	4
Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play \|2.2.B.1g\|	4
Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	4
Rear fog lamp tell tale not working \|1.3.1b\|	4
Front Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Front front brake grabbing severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Offside front brake juddering severely \|3.7.A.2b\|	3
Rear Fuel system component leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement \|3.5.1k\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	3
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	3
Driver`s seat cannot be secured in the upright position. \|6.2.A.2\|	3
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.2.C.1h\|	3
Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	3
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	3
Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle \|6.2.B.1b\|	3
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.5.A.2\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is fractured \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly \|1.4.B.1e\|	3
Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	3
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	3
Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	3
Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	3
Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
An item not tested \|Manual\|	3
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	3
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	3
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc has restricted free movement \|3.5.1j\|	3

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MOT History from tests of petrol VAUXHALL CARLTONs year 1988

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