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ARG 160V

1979 Opel GT

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,031 mi
Last recorded76,031 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARG 160V
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 76,031 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 76,017 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure marked (2.4.B.7b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Leaf spring to axle securing bolt insecure marked (2.4.B.7b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jun 2014 76,007 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 May 2011 75,964 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2011 75,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering coupling loose

Pass 13 May 2010 75,940 miles

brake light switch stickey

Pass 2 Apr 2009 75,821 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 75,821 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension upper ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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ARG 160V is a 1979 Opel GT in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ARG 160V, 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 47 years old, this Opel GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARG 160V registered?

ARG 160V is a 1979 Opel GT, first registered on 1 October 1979.

Is ARG 160V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ARG 160V shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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