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LIJ 9795

1979 Opel Ascona

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2019
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

68,334 mi
Last recorded68,334 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLIJ 9795
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 68,334 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2018 68,304 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 65,900 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 65,900 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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LIJ 9795 is a 1979 Opel Ascona in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 LIJ 9795, 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 47 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LIJ 9795 registered?

LIJ 9795 is a 1979 Opel Ascona, first registered on 19 June 1979.

Is LIJ 9795 safe to buy?

The MOT history for LIJ 9795 shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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