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P503 TTM

1997 Vauxhall Carlton

Green Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

179,041 mi
Last recorded179,041 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP503 TTM
MakeVauxhall
ModelCarlton
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2006 179,041 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2006 179,008 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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P503 TTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Carlton in Green with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P503 TTM, 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 29 years old, this Vauxhall Carlton is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P503 TTM registered?

P503 TTM is a 1997 Vauxhall Carlton, first registered on 21 March 1997.

Is P503 TTM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P503 TTM shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P503 TTM have outstanding finance?

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