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C506 TDF

1985 Vauxhall Carlton

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

1,532 mi
Last recorded1,532 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Vauxhall Carlton50,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC506 TDF
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 May 2009 1,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

both rear tyres perishing & tread getting down

o/s front strut top starting to corrode

slight blow from mid exhaust box

slight damage to o/s front in docator lens

Pass 27 May 2008 99,056 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 99,056 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

fuel pipe in the offside rear wheelarch starting to corrode

object inside offside front tyre

Pass 15 May 2007 96,372 miles

o/s/f indicator lensslight crack

Pass 5 May 2006 95,453 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf indicator lense cracked no whitelight †front shox getting soft †both rear tyres 2-3mm †nsr back plate damp brakes †both inner an outer strut tops starting to corrode †both front metal brake lines starting to corrode †mid exhaust box cracked

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Carlton?

Based on 54,357 MOT tests across 13,540 vehicles.

65.9%
Pass Rate
3,000
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
13,540
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 6,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,170
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 3,743
Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,581
Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 2,668
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C506 TDF is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1985 Vauxhall Carlton models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.7% with a typical mileage of 50,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Carlton fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 6,210 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C506 TDF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Carlton typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 41 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C506 TDF registered?

C506 TDF is a 1985 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 30 August 1985.

Is C506 TDF safe to buy?

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