Vauxhall Carlton 2.2i L (1987)
1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2i L
CarHunch is tracking 112 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2i L vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1987 Vauxhall Carlton has a 0% first-time pass rate against the UK average of 80%, which is a complete failure across all 112 vehicles tested—every single one had at least one MOT failure. The petrol engine variant (111 of 112 cars) performed no better, with the same zero pass rate, and no dangerous defects were recorded, so the failures appear to be wear-and-tear rather than safety-critical issues.
At 37 years old, these Carltons are now classics rather than practical transport, and the absence of mileage data suggests many are no longer in regular use or the data wasn't captured consistently. If you're considering one, treat the MOT result as confirmation that this generation requires serious restoration work—the 0% pass rate isn't a reflection of the car when new, but rather of its age and the difficulty of meeting modern emissions and safety standards in an 1980s sedan.
We have 112 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2i L vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1987 Vauxhall Carlton 2.2i L
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (99%) | 111 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (1%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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