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OBU 636P

1976 Opel Ascona

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

34,399 mi
Last recorded34,399 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOBU 636P
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 34,399 miles

All rubber boots on ball joints and track rod ends are perished

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in

Slight play in steering rack

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 34,399 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

All rubber boots on ball joints and track rod ends are perished

Front anti roll bar bushes perished

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play in

Slight play in steering rack

oil leak

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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OBU 636P is a 1976 Opel Ascona in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 OBU 636P, 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 50 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OBU 636P registered?

OBU 636P is a 1976 Opel Ascona, first registered on 12 July 1976.

Is OBU 636P safe to buy?

The MOT history for OBU 636P shows 2 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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