Vauxhall Carlton Cdx I Auto (1991)
1991 Vauxhall Carlton Cdx I Auto
CarHunch is tracking 1,359 1991 Vauxhall Carlton Cdx I Auto vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1991 Vauxhall Carlton is essentially off the road—none of the 1,359 petrol examples in this dataset achieved an MOT pass, compared to the UK average of 80%. At 33 years old, any Carlton still being tested is a genuine rarity, and a zero pass rate tells you these vehicles have reached the end of their practical life.
The absence of mileage data and zero failures recorded suggest most of these cars are no longer in regular use, making this cohort unrepresentative of the model's historical reliability. Don't buy a 1991 Carlton expecting it to pass an MOT—if you're considering one, it's purely for classic car restoration or parts, not everyday driving.
We have 1,359 1991 Vauxhall Carlton Cdx I Auto 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 1991 Vauxhall Carlton Cdx I Auto
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 (100%) | 1,358 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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