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E892 XNM

1987 Opel Unknown

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,991 mi
Last recorded85,991 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE892 XNM
MakeOpel
ModelUnknown
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 85,991 miles

signs of dryness

Pass 12 Oct 2024 85,495 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 85,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,712 miles
Pass 31 May 2022 84,362 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 84,339 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Both front brake flexi hose catching suspension on full lock

How Reliable is the Opel Unknown?

Based on 567 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
6,510
Miles/Year
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 6
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E892 XNM is a 1987 Opel Unknown in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

The most common reason a Opel Unknown fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying E892 XNM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was E892 XNM registered?

E892 XNM is a 1987 Opel Unknown, first registered on 25 November 1987.

Is E892 XNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for E892 XNM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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