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SVR 149W

1980 Opel Ascona

Green Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2025
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,770 mi
Last recorded74,770 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2024
Typical for 1980 Opel Ascona68,188 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSVR 149W
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1980
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2024 74,770 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2024 74,705 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 74,429 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 74,350 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2020 74,270 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 74,125 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 74,085 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 85,495 miles

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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SVR 149W is a 1980 Opel Ascona in Green with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Opel Ascona models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 68,188 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SVR 149W, 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 46 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of SVR 149W?

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What year was SVR 149W registered?

SVR 149W is a 1980 Opel Ascona, first registered on 13 November 1980.

Is SVR 149W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SVR 149W shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SVR 149W have outstanding finance?

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