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C177 ACR

1985 Opel Ascona

Red Petrol 1798cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,671 mi
Last recorded74,671 miles
Recorded on23 May 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC177 ACR
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 May 2006 74,671 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 74,671 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

clutch pedal can be pulled up

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both rear suspension spring mounting points are corroded

clutch noisy

unable to fully inspect brakes due to poor visibility

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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C177 ACR is a 1985 Opel Ascona in Red with a 1,798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C177 ACR, 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 41 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C177 ACR registered?

C177 ACR is a 1985 Opel Ascona, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C177 ACR safe to buy?

The MOT history for C177 ACR 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 C177 ACR have outstanding finance?

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