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X453 VRL

2001 Opel Unknown

Green Petrol 973cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2020
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,881 mi
Last recorded151,881 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX453 VRL
MakeOpel
ModelUnknown
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine973cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2019 151,881 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Nov 2019 151,837 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,626 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 141,920 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 141,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 133,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Fail 24 Nov 2016 133,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers not parking (8.3.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm also worn on inner shoulder (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 123,372 miles

Nearside Rear tyre warn on the inner edge 155/80/13

How Reliable is the Opel Unknown?

Based on 567 MOT tests across 185 vehicles.

75.3%
Pass Rate
6,510
Miles/Year
185
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside 6
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X453 VRL is a 2001 Opel Unknown in Green with a 973cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

The most common reason a Opel Unknown fails its MOT is headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside, accounting for 6 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X453 VRL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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What year was X453 VRL registered?

X453 VRL is a 2001 Opel Unknown, first registered on 31 December 2001.

Is X453 VRL safe to buy?

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