1993 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0L Petrol · L438 EVM
1993 Vauxhall Carlton (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/12/1993. Recorded mileage 142,790 miles. MOT valid until 13/09/2027. Taxed until 01/03/2027.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL CARLTON
- Year / Origin
- 1993 · Stanmore (Wimbledon)
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13/09/2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01/03/2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,790 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1993
- Engine
- 1998cc
L438 EVM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 19/08/2026
- 142,790 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
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L438 EVM Mileage History
- 03/09/2022138,152 mi
- 22/08/2023139,489 mi+1,337 mi
- 09/09/2024141,392 mi+1,903 mi
- 09/09/2025142,511 mi+1,119 mi
- 19/08/2026142,790 mi+279 mi
Average of roughly 1,172 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
L438 EVM 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 (L438 EVM) between September 2022 and August 2026.
The record contains 5 passes and 0 failures.
The record shows no MOT failures, although 12 advisory notices note items to monitor.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 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.
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