Vauxhall Carlton
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 447 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
85%
Total Tests
447
Best Year
1992 (90%)
Years Covered
4
About the Vauxhall Carlton
The Vauxhall Carlton has been tested 447 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1991 to 1994), with an average pass rate of 85%. That's slightly above the national average of 82%. Available as petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1992 model is the most reliable with a 90% pass rate from 81 tests. The 1994 model has the lowest at 79%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
The VAUXHALL CARLTON has maintained consistent MOT pass rates across model years, varying by only 1 percentage points.
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, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Vauxhall Carlton by Year
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