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XYA 25S

1977 Opel Ascona

Grey Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

82,977 mi
Last recorded82,977 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYA 25S
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1977
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2019 82,977 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 82,224 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 25 Aug 2016 81,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 81,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,426 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement servo is fouling on fuel filter (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 81,426 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 80,655 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 80,146 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 30 Apr 2009 80,146 miles

slight play nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 28 Jun 2006 61,427 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 61,427 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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XYA 25S is a 1977 Opel Ascona in Grey with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XYA 25S, 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 XYA 25S registered?

XYA 25S is a 1977 Opel Ascona, first registered on 17 August 1977.

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