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FJ08 WRU

2008 Opel GT

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

51,173 mi
Last recorded51,173 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ08 WRU
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2016 51,173 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 47,354 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 47,354 miles

Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake binding

Pass 17 Jul 2014 45,417 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Jul 2014 45,417 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 37,242 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 37,242 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 28,560 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 28,459 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

slight leak on power steering cooler pipe

Fail 24 Jun 2011 19,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 19,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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FJ08 WRU is a 2008 Opel GT in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 FJ08 WRU, 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 18 years old, this Opel GT is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FJ08 WRU registered?

FJ08 WRU is a 2008 Opel GT, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is FJ08 WRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FJ08 WRU shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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