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A617 ABD

1984 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,499 mi
Last recorded91,499 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2023
Typical for 1984 Opel Kadett89,139 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA617 ABD
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2023 91,499 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 91,317 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2022 91,317 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2021 91,071 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 90,740 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 90,285 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened and near shocker top mounting point (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 90,089 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 89,829 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 8 Jul 2017 89,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Jul 2016 89,549 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front door check strap worn

Offside Rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2015 89,242 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 89,236 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 89,002 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 88,821 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 88,461 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 88,239 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 87,797 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 87,060 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 86,332 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 86,332 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2007 85,778 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 85,295 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Kadett?

Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.

70.8%
Pass Rate
3,487
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
763
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 279
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 208
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 200
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 131
Stop lamp not working 127
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A617 ABD is a 1984 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1984 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.3% with a typical mileage of 89,139 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Opel Kadett fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A617 ABD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Kadett typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 42 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A617 ABD registered?

A617 ABD is a 1984 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 October 1984.

Is A617 ABD safe to buy?

The MOT history for A617 ABD shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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