MOT reliability
Vauxhall Opal
2 vehicles · 3 completed MOT tests analysed
33%
MOT pass rate
Based on 2 Vauxhall Opal vehicles and 3 completed MOT tests, the Vauxhall Opal has an overall 33% pass rate, with an average recorded mileage of 119,478 miles.
2
Vehicles
3
MOT tests
3
Faults per test
0%
Dangerous-fault share
Vauxhall Opal problem areas
Where faults occur most across all Vauxhall Opal MOT tests:
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Other89%
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Emissions & nuisance11%
Vauxhall Opal pass rate by age
| Age (years) | Tests | Pass rate |
|---|---|---|
| 12 | 2 | 50% |
| 14 | 1 | 0% |
Fuel types: Petrol (2)
Most common Vauxhall Opal MOT faults
These are the faults and advisories recorded most often across Vauxhall Opal MOT tests:
- Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) (1 times)
- Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) (1 times)
- Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) (1 times)
- Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) (1 times)
- Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3) (1 times)
- Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) (1 times)
Vauxhall Opal pass rate by registration year
| Year | Vehicles | Tests | Pass rate | Avg mileage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | 1 | 2 | 50% | 90,522 |
| 1992 | 1 | 1 | 0% | 148,435 |
Vauxhall Opal reliability FAQ
Across 2 Vauxhall Opal vehicles in our MOT data,
33% pass the MOT (a 67% failure rate), with about
3 faults or advisories recorded per test.
The most frequently recorded Vauxhall Opal MOT issues are:
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a); Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a); Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b).
The typical Vauxhall Opal in our data has covered around
119,478 miles.
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