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RHL 526X

2009 Opel Ascona

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

21,988 mi
Last recorded21,988 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRHL 526X
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year2009
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Oct 2016 21,988 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer/inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outrigger/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outriiger/chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2015 20,922 miles

Engine oil leak

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 19,517 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 18,673 miles

Oil leak

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake discs corroding

both front jacking points corroding

both sills corroding

Pass 18 Oct 2012 13,683 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 8,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 7 Oct 2011 8,810 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2010 4,269 miles

windscreen has light surface scratches

Fail 13 Oct 2010 4,251 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

windscreen has light surface scratches

Pass 2 Nov 2009

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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RHL 526X is a 2009 Opel Ascona in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RHL 526X, 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 17 years old, this Opel Ascona is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RHL 526X is a 2009 Opel Ascona, first registered on 30 November 2009.

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