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YJL 142L

1985 Opel GT

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

69,972 mi
Last recorded69,972 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2025
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJL 142L
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2025 69,972 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2025 69,950 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Seal damaged. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad not touching brake disc. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 2 May 2019 69,779 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 68,981 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 68,901 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 68,843 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 68,540 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 67,464 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 67,317 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 65,882 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 62,186 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 58,402 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 58,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

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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YJL 142L is a 1985 Opel GT in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YJL 142L, 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 41 years old, this Opel GT is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YJL 142L registered?

YJL 142L is a 1985 Opel GT, first registered on 9 December 1985.

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The MOT history for YJL 142L shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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