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SMW 286G

2012 Opel GT

Cream Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

1 mi
Last recorded1 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSMW 286G
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year2012
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2016 1 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2016 1 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 401 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 253 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jul 2012

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Jun 2012

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.4.A.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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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SMW 286G is a 2012 Opel GT in Cream with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SMW 286G, 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 14 years old, this Opel GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SMW 286G is a 2012 Opel GT, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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