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DUO 549L

1972 Opel GT

Orange Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

30,727 mi
Last recorded30,727 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDUO 549L
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc
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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,727 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 30,369 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all suspension rubber bushes deteriorating. General corosion across both front and rear axles

Fail 16 Jun 2008 30,353 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

All references to offside taken for right hand drive.

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside seat belt slightly deteriorated.All suspension bushes starting to deteriorate.Front valance closing area corodded through.

Pass 29 May 2007 30,058 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 30,019 miles

How Reliable is the Opel GT?

Based on 614 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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DUO 549L is a 1972 Opel GT in Orange with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

The most common reason a Opel GT fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DUO 549L, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel GT typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 54 years old, this Opel GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was DUO 549L registered?

DUO 549L is a 1972 Opel GT, first registered on 30 October 1972.

Is DUO 549L safe to buy?

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