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C728 GAT

1986 Opel Ascona

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,578 mi
Last recorded72,578 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2006
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC728 GAT
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2006 72,578 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion starting various places

front no plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 21 Aug 2006 72,578 miles

corrosion starting various places

front no plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipes starting to corrode

slight play both rear wheel bearings

Pass 24 Aug 2005 67,344 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2005 67,344 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Corrosion starting to outer sills and N/S floor

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroding

N/S/F brake sticking

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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C728 GAT is a 1986 Opel Ascona in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 C728 GAT, 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.

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What year was C728 GAT registered?

C728 GAT is a 1986 Opel Ascona, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C728 GAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C728 GAT shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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