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ABC 487Y

1982 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1200cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,681 mi
Last recorded63,681 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABC 487Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,200cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 63,681 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 62,400 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 61,564 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 60,791 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 58,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 59,752 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,206 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,201 miles

Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 591,163 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 57,220 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 57,171 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 54,909 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 51,768 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 51,738 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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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ABC 487Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1982 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 ABC 487Y, 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 44 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABC 487Y registered?

ABC 487Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 11 October 1982.

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