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F805 AFX

1988 Opel Ascona

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2014
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,469 mi
Last recorded6,469 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF805 AFX
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 6,469 miles

front exhaust mount missing

oil leak

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection of outer sills

vehical has areas of surface corrosion

Fail 26 Sep 2013 6,469 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

front exhaust mount missing

oil leak

sill covers fited not allowing full inspection of outer sills

vehical has areas of surface corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2012 5,270 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 5,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 4,092 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty

handbrake cables rusty

rust through out underside of vehicle

tyres perished

Fail 14 Sep 2011 4,092 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes rusty

coil springs rusty

handbrake cables rusty

rust through out underside of vehicle

tyres perished

Pass 2 Sep 2010 3,031 miles

CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

center exhaust mounts

fuel pump mounts

handbrake cables corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust condition

rear tyres signs of perashing

Fail 18 Aug 2010 3,031 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

CORROSION THROUGHOUT VEHICLE

center exhaust mounts

fuel pump mounts

handbrake cables corroded

oil leaks

rear exhaust condition

rear tyres signs of perashing

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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F805 AFX is a 1988 Opel Ascona in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F805 AFX, 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 F805 AFX registered?

F805 AFX is a 1988 Opel Ascona, first registered on 31 December 1988.

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