Not Sold (Est: £2,500 - £3,500)
1993 VAUXHALL CARLTON DIPLOMAT I AUTO
United Kingdom • 31 Jan 2026 • Lot 458
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This high-spec 1993 Vauxhall Carlton 2.0i Diplomat, with 122,086 miles, features a black leather interior, air conditioning, and heated seats. Recent maintenance includes a cambelt kit, exhaust, radiator, and windscreen, but the heater radiator is bypassed, and it comes with maintenance receipts and a long MoT.
Condition
6
The car has been in regular use since 2005 and the odometer shows 122,086 miles, indicating moderate wear. While it has received some recent maintenance, the bypassed heater radiator suggests a need for some reconditioning. The absence of advisories on the recent MoT is a positive sign, but overall, the car's condition appears to be in the 'Good' range.
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[Transmission]
Transmission:
W0L000017P1222971
Chassis No:
Odometer:
122,086 miles
K238 YCW
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
RHD
The high-spec Vauxhall Carlton 2.0i Diplomat has a black leather interior with air conditioning and heated seats.
The MoT record shows that it has been regular use almost every year since DVLA records were digitised in 2005, and the odometer currently is showing 122,086 miles.
The vendor tells us that the car has recently received a full cambelt and coolant pump kit, plus a new exhaust, radiator, fuel tank, headlining, sunroof shade and windscreen with top-tint.
They also advise that the heater radiator has been bypassed.
The car recently passed an MoT with no advisories, and this remains valid to 29th December 2026.
It comes with a couple of maintenance receipts from 2019 and 2020, MoT certificates from 2017 onwards, original handbook, a couple of tax discs.
First registration was on 28th July 1993.
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Points of note
£625
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£2,648
Median Price (Since 2020)
£9,612
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Dec 29 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
122,077 miles
Registration Date
1993-07-28
MOT History
Passed
On Dec 30 2025 with 122,077 miles
Failed
On Dec 19 2025 with 122,059 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Major:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- Emissions unable to be completed exhaust has major leak (8.2.1.2 (d))
Passed
On May 04 2023 with 120,858 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill /inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill/ inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Passed
On May 05 2022 with 119,562 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 20 2021 with 118,652 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Failed
On Apr 20 2021 with 118,652 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Minor:
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass after Rectification at Station:
- Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Mar 25 2020 with 117,752 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded Front to rear
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
Passed
On Apr 16 2019 with 116,213 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Fuel Pipe/s corroded both front to rear
- Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f, both front to rear coated in grease and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
- Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Passed
On Oct 23 2017 with 116,124 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Passed
On Oct 31 2016 with 115,857 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Failed
On Oct 24 2016 with 115,857 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (5.2.6)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Passed
On Sep 28 2015 with 115,665 miles
Passed
On Oct 16 2014 with 114,116 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Oil leak
- Centre and rear exhaust rubbers perishing
Passed
On Dec 09 2013 with 111,638 miles
There were 9 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- Items removed from driver's view prior to test
- front exhaust bracket corroded but exhaust still fully supported
- brakepad warning light on on the dash
Passed
On Nov 30 2012 with 110,266 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Brake warning lamp on
- Plastic sill covers fitted
- Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded
Failed
On Nov 27 2012 with 110,241 miles
There were 14 defects noted.
Fail:
- Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Brake warning lamp on
- Plastic sill covers fitted
- Front exhaust bracket slightly corroded
Passed
On Nov 24 2011 with 108,492 miles
There were 7 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
User Entered:
- Brake warning lamp on
- Plastic sill covers fitted
Failed
On Nov 23 2011 with 108,492 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Advisory:
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
- Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
User Entered:
- Brake warning lamp on
- Plastic sill covers fitted
Passed
On Nov 23 2010 with 106,872 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- brake warning lamp on
- fan belt lose
- plastic sill covers fitted
Failed
On Nov 22 2010 with 106,872 miles
There were 11 defects noted.
Fail:
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- brake warning lamp on
- fan belt lose
- plastic sill covers fitted
Passed
On Nov 23 2009 with 105,082 miles
There were 8 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
User Entered:
- brake waring lamp on
Passed
On Nov 17 2008 with 102,437 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- brake warning lamp on
Failed
On Nov 12 2008 with 102,428 miles
There were 10 defects noted.
Fail:
- Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
- Offside Front Macpherson strut upper support bearing is rough in operation (2.5.B.1b)
Advisory:
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
User Entered:
- brake warning lamp on
- mid exhasut mounting missing
Passed
On Nov 06 2007 with 99,972 miles
There were 3 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Failed
On Nov 02 2007 with 99,951 miles
There were 5 defects noted, with 1 deemed dangerous.
Fail:
- Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)
- Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- (Dangerous) Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory:
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Passed
On Sep 22 2006 with 96,682 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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