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EAX 280V

1980 Opel Ascona

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

1,215 mi
Last recorded1,215 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 1980 Opel Ascona68,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEAX 280V
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 1,215 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 25 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 43,636 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 42,646 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2007 42,645 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 41,443 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 41,443 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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EAX 280V is a 1980 Opel Ascona in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Opel Ascona models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EAX 280V, 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 46 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EAX 280V?

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What year was EAX 280V registered?

EAX 280V is a 1980 Opel Ascona, first registered on 5 March 1980.

Is EAX 280V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EAX 280V shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EAX 280V have outstanding finance?

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