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HHX 171K

1972 Opel GT

Maroon Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

52,341 mi
Last recorded52,341 miles
Recorded on23 May 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHHX 171K
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1972
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 May 2017 52,341 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 52,246 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 52,044 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 51,851 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 51,632 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 51,510 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,948 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 50,806 miles

Centre Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f disc grad missing

Pass 11 Jun 2010 50,806 miles

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly damaged (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

o/s/f disc grad missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 50,734 miles

NOTE; unable to fully inspect underside due to several layers of underseal etc,

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

both front brake flexi ferruls are slightly corroded

holed corrosion to panek suppoting wrapped around bumber,unable to acess whehter it is structual due to visability, advise attention

rear inner arches are corroded and will sooj need replacement due to being within 30cm of seat belt mountings

slight end float movement at n/s/r wheel

transverse leaf sprin end eye rubber bushes are slightly deteriorated,

Pass 28 Mar 2008
Fail 28 Mar 2008

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

steering wheel cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2006 50,098 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 50,096 miles

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

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

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

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

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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HHX 171K is a 1972 Opel GT in Maroon with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 HHX 171K, 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 HHX 171K registered?

HHX 171K is a 1972 Opel GT, first registered on 1 June 1972.

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