1993 Vauxhall Carlton 3.6L Petrol · K1 VLC
1993 Vauxhall Carlton (3.6L, petrol). First registered 01/05/1993. Recorded mileage 76,623 miles. MOT valid until 12/07/2027. Taxed until 01/11/2026.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CARLTON
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Borehamwood
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 12/07/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/11/2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 76,623 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 3.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 3615cc
K1 VLC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/07/2026
- 76,623 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions 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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K1 VLC Mileage History
- 16/05/202371,424 mi
- 16/05/202371,424 mi
- 13/07/202473,334 mi+1,910 mi
- 30/06/202574,990 mi+1,656 mi
- 14/07/202676,623 mi+1,633 mi
Average of roughly 1,644 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
K1 VLC 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 (K1 VLC) between May 2023 and July 2026.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 14 July 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: Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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: “Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”.
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