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BDN 639V

1980 Opel Ascona

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

17,227 mi
Last recorded17,227 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2015
Typical for 1980 Opel Ascona68,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBDN 639V
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2015 17,227 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 17,227 miles

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

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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BDN 639V is a 1980 Opel Ascona in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Opel Ascona models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,188 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 Opel Ascona fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BDN 639V, 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 46 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BDN 639V registered?

BDN 639V is a 1980 Opel Ascona, first registered on 1 April 1980.

Is BDN 639V safe to buy?

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