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A447 NEL

1984 Opel Ascona

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

76,060 mi
Last recorded76,060 miles
Recorded on20 May 2008
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA447 NEL
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2008 76,060 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

nearside headlamp lens cracked

vehicle body / door areas rusty

Pass 18 May 2007 73,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting around both rear wheel arches

crack in nearside front headlight

Fail 18 May 2007 73,741 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion starting around both rear wheel arch areas

crack in nearside front headlight

Pass 25 May 2006 70,566 miles

various body areas rusting

Fail 25 May 2006 70,566 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

various body areas rusting

How Reliable is the Opel Ascona?

Based on 551 MOT tests across 137 vehicles.

76.4%
Pass Rate
683
Miles/Year
46
Year Lifespan
137
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 20
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 17
Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 15
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
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A447 NEL is a 1984 Opel Ascona in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

The most common reason a Opel Ascona fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A447 NEL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Ascona typically stays on UK roads for around 46 years. At 42 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A447 NEL is a 1984 Opel Ascona, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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