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CPB 146Y

1982 Opel Ascona

White Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,991 mi
Last recorded72,991 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 1982 Opel Ascona55,692 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPB 146Y
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1982
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc
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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 72,991 miles

Front Floor corroded

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sills and inner wheel arches corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2024 71,819 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Sills, underside and rear inner arches corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2023 56,719 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal high

sills and underside corroding

Fail 17 Nov 2023 56,719 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake pedal high

sills and underside corroding

Pass 11 Nov 2022 54,666 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal high

sills and underside corroding

Pass 20 Oct 2021 53,468 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal high

corrosion

tow ball removed

Pass 14 Nov 2020 52,166 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal high

corrosion

tow ball removed

Fail 2 Nov 2020 52,155 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

brake pedal high

corrosion

tow ball removed

Pass 24 Jun 2019 50,200 miles

brake pedal high

corrosion

rear wheel bearings have slight play

Pass 27 Jun 2018 49,187 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

brake padal

corrosion

rear bearings have slight play

Pass 3 Jul 2017 48,510 miles

brake pedal

rear bearings have slight play

sills weak and corroding

Pass 4 Jul 2016 47,535 miles

brake pedal

rear bearings have slight play

sills weak and corroding

Pass 25 Jun 2015 46,008 miles

sills corroding

slight foot brake travel/and pedal movement

Pass 2 Jul 2014 45,305 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screen chipped

sills corroding

Fail 1 Jul 2014 45,305 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

screen chipped

sills corroding

Pass 28 Jun 2013 44,176 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 42,900 miles

brake pipes corroding

flexis perishing

rear bearings have slight play

sills corroding

Fail 25 Jun 2012 42,865 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes corroding

flexis perishing

rear bearings have slight play

sills corroding

Pass 9 Jun 2011 41,230 miles

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various brake pipes rusted

n/s front balljoint rubber split

n/s front c.v boot weaping

o/s front inner wing corroded and holed

o/s rear door cannot be opened from outside

Fail 2 Jun 2011 40,926 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Battery insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Various brake pipes rusted

n/s front balljoint rubber split

n/s front c.v boot weaping

o/s front inner wing corroded and holed

o/s rear door cannot be opened from outside

Pass 25 Jun 2010 38,981 miles

both lower rear sill edges showing signs of corrosion

both rear wheel arches show signs of corrosion repaired by filler

Pass 26 Jun 2009 37,785 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 35,926 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 35,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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CPB 146Y is a 1982 Opel Ascona in White with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1982 Opel Ascona models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 55,692 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 CPB 146Y, 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 44 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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CPB 146Y is a 1982 Opel Ascona, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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