1993 Vauxhall Carlton 3.6L Petrol · 8 RCP
1993 Vauxhall Carlton (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1994. Recorded mileage 113,929 miles. MOT valid until 21/01/2027. Taxed until 01/05/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CARLTON
- Year / Origin
- 1993
- MOT Status
- Valid until 21/01/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/05/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 113,929 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 3615cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
8 RCP Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/01/2026
- 113,929 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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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8 RCP Mileage History
- 25/10/2022112,295 mi
- 28/09/2023112,832 mi+537 mi
- 11/11/2024113,449 mi+617 mi
- 19/11/2024113,452 mi+3 mi
- 22/01/2026113,929 mi+477 mi
Average of roughly 504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
8 RCP MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1993 Vauxhall Carlton (8 RCP) between October 2022 and January 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 22 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 9 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: “Central Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system N/s (1.1.11 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded central (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural”.
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