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VDR 330V

1979 Opel Ascona

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,404 mi
Last recorded40,404 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2009
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVDR 330V
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2009 40,404 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 40,403 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,384 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 40,384 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 17 May 2007 40,063 miles
Fail 17 May 2007 40,063 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

slight play in lower steering column bush..

Pass 19 May 2006 38,850 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 38,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

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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VDR 330V is a 1979 Opel Ascona in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 VDR 330V, 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 47 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VDR 330V registered?

VDR 330V is a 1979 Opel Ascona, first registered on 16 October 1979.

Is VDR 330V safe to buy?

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