Vauxhall Carlton
Reliability, estimated running costs, and MOT data across 4 model years from 447 MOT tests in 2024.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
447
Highest Pass Rate
1991 (87%)
Years Covered
4
About the Vauxhall Carlton
The Vauxhall Carlton was MOT tested 447 times in 2024 (DVSA data, retests included) across 4 model years (1991 to 1994), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the average of 82% across all models in our data. Our records list petrol versions.
Best and Worst Years
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1991 model has the highest pass rate at 87% from 127 tests. The 1993 model has the lowest at 82%. With just a 5 point gap, pass rates are similar across these years. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1991) averages 99,575 miles, while the newest (1994) averages 133,691 miles.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, average pump prices of 174.57p petrol and 199.33p diesel (GOV.UK weekly road fuel prices, week of 19 October 2026), and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Carlton by Year
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Questions about the Vauxhall Carlton
Is the Vauxhall Carlton reliable?
Across its 4 model years in our data (1991 to 1994), the Vauxhall Carlton averages an 85% MOT pass rate, from 447 tests (DVSA MOT data for tests in 2024, retests included). That's 3 points above the average of 82% across all models in the same data. The 1991 model has the highest pass rate of the years with at least 100 tests, at 87%.
Which year Vauxhall Carlton has the best MOT pass rate?
Of the years with at least 100 tests, the 1991 Vauxhall Carlton has the highest MOT pass rate at 87%, while the 1993 model has the lowest at 82%, a 5 point gap. Newer cars usually pass more often simply because they are younger, so compare years of a similar age.
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