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1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton
United Kingdom • 7 Mar 2026 • Lot 24r
Vehicle Details
AI Listing Summary
This 1991 Vauxhall Lotus Carlton is a pre-facelift model with an impressive history file, including an original build sheet and service history. It features a new headlining, air conditioning work, ceramic coating, and the desirable glovebox plaque indicating car number 30.
Condition
7
Good condition, slight wear visible.
/ 10
Manual
Transmission:
SCC000019L1249679
Chassis No:
Odometer:
76,400 miles
H10 LOT
Reg Number:
RHD/LHD:
[RHD/LHD]
Rare pre-facelift car
Impressive history file
Includes cherished plate
The Vauxhall Lotus Carlton is a legendary British high-performance saloon based on the Vauxhall Carlton, engineered by Lotus to rival supercars of its era.
Powered by a Lotus-tuned 3.6 L twin-turbo inline-six with around 377 hp and a six-speed manual, it could achieve circa 176 mph, making it one of the fastest four-door production cars of its time.
Limited production and striking performance have made it a highly sought classic.
Originally registered in February 1991 this pre-facelift example of the legendary car presents in good condition throughout.
It is easy to see from the condition and well documented history that accompanies this handsome car that it has been well looked after.
The paperwork incudes an original build sheet, service history and various bills and receipts.
This example has also benefitted from a new headlining, work to the air conditioning system and ceramic coating.
The interior has be...
Points of note
£13,620
Lowest Price (Since 2020)
£50,625
Median Price (Since 2020)
£111,524
Highest Price (Since 2020)
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MOT Information
Valid
Expires on Aug 07 2026
Latest MOT Mileage
76,320 miles
Registration Date
1991-02-04
MOT History
Passed
On Aug 08 2025 with 76,320 miles
Passed
On May 21 2024 with 76,022 miles
Passed
On Jun 05 2023 with 74,998 miles
Passed
On Mar 05 2022 with 74,079 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Whole underside of vehicle, body and brake pipes under sealed
Passed
On Feb 25 2021 with 73,795 miles
Passed
On Jul 11 2019 with 73,705 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Mask fitted to glass (4.1.4 (b))
Passed
On Jul 24 2018 with 73,366 miles
There was 1 defect noted.
Advisory:
- WHOLE UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE / BODY / COMPONENTS AND BRAKE PIPES HEAVILY UNDERSEALED
Passed
On Jul 26 2017 with 72,488 miles
Passed
On Jun 28 2016 with 71,899 miles
Passed
On Jul 03 2015 with 71,881 miles
Passed
On Jul 14 2014 with 71,543 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Failed
On Jul 14 2014 with 71,542 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Passed
On Sep 06 2013 with 71,305 miles
There were 2 defects noted.
User Entered:
- Brake pad warning light on
- Plastic covers on sills
Failed
On Aug 30 2013 with 71,305 miles
There were 4 defects noted.
Fail:
- Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
User Entered:
- Brake pad warning light on
- Engine managment light on
- Plastic covers on sills
Passed
On Jan 24 2011 with 70,902 miles
There were 6 defects noted.
Advisory:
- Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
User Entered:
- both front wiper blades split at ends
- brake pad warning light on
- all coil springs corroded
- nearside front headlamp light output slightly reduced
Passed
On Jan 08 2009 with 68,543 miles
Failed
On Dec 22 2008 with 68,543 miles
There were 5 defects noted.
Fail:
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended (2.4.F.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
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