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E970 HTL

1987 Opel Ascona

Red Petrol 1771cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,506 mi
Last recorded86,506 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2007
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE970 HTL
MakeOpel
ModelAscona
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,771cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2007 86,506 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 84,832 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2006

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

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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E970 HTL is a 1987 Opel Ascona in Red with a 1,771cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E970 HTL, 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 39 years old, this Opel Ascona is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E970 HTL registered?

E970 HTL is a 1987 Opel Ascona, first registered on 31 December 1987.

Is E970 HTL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E970 HTL shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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