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ALS 547R

1977 Opel Kadett

Yellow Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,434 mi
Last recorded98,434 miles
Recorded on5 May 2016
Typical for 1977 Opel Kadett56,760 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationALS 547R
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2016 98,434 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 97,829 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 96,750 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 95,155 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2013 95,138 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,878 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 90,879 miles

Oil leak

alltyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Fail 18 Mar 2011 90,857 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Oil leak

alltyres starting to crack on tread pattern

Pass 19 Mar 2010 88,983 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 88,993 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2006 87,877 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ALS 547R is a 1977 Opel Kadett in Yellow with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1977 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 56,760 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 Kadett fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 279 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ALS 547R, 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 49 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ALS 547R registered?

ALS 547R is a 1977 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 April 1977.

Is ALS 547R safe to buy?

The MOT history for ALS 547R shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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