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JGU 9K

1971 Opel GT

Green Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2019
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

68,482 mi
Last recorded68,482 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2018
Typical for 1971 Opel GT51,727 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJGU 9K
MakeOpel
ModelGT
Year1971
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2018 68,482 miles

Nearside Front brake binding slightly

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyres slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 68,482 miles

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Fail 1 May 2018 68,482 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake binding slightly

Rear tyres slightly perished

metal brake pipes lightly corroded

Pass 12 Jul 2016 68,081 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 68,080 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 67,857 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 67,321 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 67,321 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,235 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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JGU 9K is a 1971 Opel GT in Green with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1971 Opel GT models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.1% with a typical mileage of 51,727 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JGU 9K, 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 55 years old, this Opel GT is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JGU 9K registered?

JGU 9K is a 1971 Opel GT, first registered on 10 August 1971.

Is JGU 9K safe to buy?

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