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XAW 454K

1972 Opel Ascona

Blue Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,346 mi
Last recorded48,346 miles
Recorded on27 May 2015
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXAW 454K
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1972
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2015 48,346 miles

exhaust backbox clamp broken but system adaquatly supported

Fail 20 May 2015 48,345 miles

Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Panhard rod attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

exhaust backbox clamp broken but system adaquatly supported

rear shock absorber bolts to short inadiquatly threaded into nuts

Pass 24 Jan 2012 46,594 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 46,166 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2011 46,164 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Battery insecure

accelorator foot lever pedal missing

corrosion to offside rear and nearside rear outer quarter panel lower sections,corrosion to front lower valance

Pass 2 Nov 2006 46,057 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 46,020 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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XAW 454K is a 1972 Opel Ascona in Blue with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 XAW 454K, 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 54 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XAW 454K registered?

XAW 454K is a 1972 Opel Ascona, first registered on 4 January 1972.

Is XAW 454K safe to buy?

The MOT history for XAW 454K shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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