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RTM 949J

1971 Opel GT

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,078 mi
Last recorded90,078 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2020
Typical for 1971 Opel GT51,727 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRTM 949J
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2020 90,078 miles

Offside Outer sill has some corrosion but not within prescribed areas

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 89,947 miles

Offside outer sill has slight corrosion

Pass 20 May 2016 89,804 miles

Offside Outer sill area is corroded

Fail 20 May 2016 89,804 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer sill area is corroded

Pass 22 May 2014 87,964 miles

O/S outer sill area has some corrosion

Oil leak

Fail 16 May 2014 87,964 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

O/S outer sill area has some corrosion

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2007 87,841 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 87,608 miles

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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RTM 949J is a 1971 Opel GT in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1971 Opel GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 51,727 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 RTM 949J, 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 55 years old, this Opel GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RTM 949J registered?

RTM 949J is a 1971 Opel GT, first registered on 11 February 1971.

Is RTM 949J safe to buy?

The MOT history for RTM 949J shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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