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TLJ 562R

1977 Opel Ascona

Blue Petrol 1566cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

9,870 mi
Last recorded9,870 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLJ 562R
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,566cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 9,870 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Aug 2019 9,868 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high both front headlamp kick ups to offside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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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TLJ 562R is a 1977 Opel Ascona in Blue with a 1,566cc 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 TLJ 562R, 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 49 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TLJ 562R registered?

TLJ 562R is a 1977 Opel Ascona, first registered on 1 June 1977.

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