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F187 PBK

1988 Opel Ascona

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,689 mi
Last recorded86,689 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF187 PBK
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2007 86,689 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

advise allfront and rear floorpans corroded all inner wheel arches front and rear corroded.both front lower suspension arms corroded,rear suspension beam corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2006 83,400 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2005 83,183 miles

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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F187 PBK is a 1988 Opel Ascona in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F187 PBK, 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 38 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F187 PBK registered?

F187 PBK is a 1988 Opel Ascona, first registered on 22 August 1988.

Is F187 PBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for F187 PBK shows 3 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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