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EMD 555V

1980 Vauxhall Carlton

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

35,945 mi
Last recorded35,945 miles
Recorded on15 May 2010
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMD 555V
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2010 35,945 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 33,717 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 33,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 31,135 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 29,492 miles

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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EMD 555V is a 1980 Vauxhall Carlton in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EMD 555V, 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 46 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMD 555V registered?

EMD 555V is a 1980 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 21 April 1980.

Is EMD 555V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMD 555V shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EMD 555V have outstanding finance?

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