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JPG 581V

1980 Opel Ascona

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,476 mi
Last recorded72,476 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 1980 Opel Ascona68,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPG 581V
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 72,476 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Apr 2014 72,467 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 72,179 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 69,662 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 68,530 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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JPG 581V is a 1980 Opel Ascona in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 JPG 581V, 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.

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What year was JPG 581V registered?

JPG 581V is a 1980 Opel Ascona, first registered on 1 July 1980.

Is JPG 581V safe to buy?

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