1991 Vauxhall Carlton 3.0L Petrol · J757 LJU
1991 Vauxhall Carlton (3.0L, petrol). First registered 01 Sept 1991. Recorded mileage 82,494 miles. MOT expired on 01 Aug 2022.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CARLTON
- Year / Origin
- 1991
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 01 Aug 2022
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19 Mar 2022)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,494 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Available on IAGC
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J757 LJU Key Findings
- 10 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 02/08/2021
- 82,494 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
J757 LJU MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
10 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Vauxhall Carlton (J757 LJU) between October 2006 and August 2021.
The record contains 8 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 02 August 2021 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (2 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”.
J757 LJU Mileage History
- 24/10/2006140,874 mi
- 10/11/2007145,411 mi+4,537 mi
- 12/11/2007145,415 mi+4 mi
- 25/10/2008150,480 mi+5,065 mi
- 27/03/201077,859 mi-72,621 mi
- 26/03/201178,888 mi+1,029 mi
- 26/03/201178,888 mi
- 28/09/201379,449 mi+561 mi
- 30/06/201882,382 mi+2,933 mi
- 02/08/202182,494 mi+112 mi
Average of roughly -3,952 miles per year across 10 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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