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C254 TSA

1986 Opel Ascona

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

27,358 mi
Last recorded27,358 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 TSA
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 27,358 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 27,131 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 26,839 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,306 miles

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2013 26,306 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2012 25,758 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 25,402 miles

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Fail 11 May 2011 25,344 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

sill covers fitted

underbody corrosion

Pass 17 May 2010 24,786 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 24,345 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 23,837 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 23,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 21,585 miles

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes 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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C254 TSA is a 1986 Opel Ascona in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 C254 TSA, 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 40 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C254 TSA registered?

C254 TSA is a 1986 Opel Ascona, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C254 TSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 TSA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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