1986 Vauxhall Carlton Review

1986 Vauxhall Carlton GL 1.8 from UK and Ireland

Year of manufacture1986
First year of ownership1990
Most recent year of ownership2002
Engine and transmission 1.8 Manual
Performance marks 5 / 10
Reliability marks 10 / 10
Comfort marks 10 / 10
Running Costs (higher is cheaper) 7 / 10
Overall marks (average of all marks)
8.0 / 10
Distance when acquired32000 miles
Most recent distance82000 miles
Previous carRenault 18

Summary:

A solid, reliable, cheap workhorse

Faults:

High tension leads failed at 50,000 miles.

Shock Absorber gave out at 35,000 miles.

General Comments:

This is a very reliable car which I have taken to Spain and France many times.

It carries the luggage and the passengers with ease and delivers reasonable economy too. It has always passed its MOT with ease too.

Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Yes

Review Date: 1st March, 2002

Average review marks: 8.0 / 10, based on 1 review