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1993 Vauxhall Carlton 3.6L Petrol · 8 RCP

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
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 21/01/2027
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1993
Engine
3615cc
Mechanical Assessment

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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)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
75
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Valid MOT
✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
✗ 1 dangerous defects found recently
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8 RCP Mileage History

  1. 25/10/2022112,295 mi
  2. 28/09/2023112,832 mi+537 mi
  3. 11/11/2024113,449 mi+617 mi
  4. 19/11/2024113,452 mi+3 mi
  5. 22/01/2026113,929 mi+477 mi

Average of roughly 504 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

8 RCP MOT History

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MOT Analysis

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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