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XUT 927J

1971 Opel GT

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

44,663 mi
Last recorded44,663 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2013
Typical for 1971 Opel GT51,727 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUT 927J
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc
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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2013 44,663 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 41,205 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 14 Jul 2012 41,205 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 39,546 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 39,546 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 37,707 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2008 37,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 37,686 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 37,670 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side rear side light very bright like a fog light

Fail 2 Oct 2007 37,670 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

off side rear side light very bright like a fog light

How Reliable is the Opel GT?

Based on 614 MOT tests across 107 vehicles.

80.3%
Pass Rate
186
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
107
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 34
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 22
Headlamp not working on main beam 21
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 21
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 12
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XUT 927J is a 1971 Opel GT in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1971 Opel GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 51,727 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 GT fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 34 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUT 927J, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel GT typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 55 years old, this Opel GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XUT 927J registered?

XUT 927J is a 1971 Opel GT, first registered on 8 April 1971.

Is XUT 927J safe to buy?

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