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ASP 601M

1974 Opel Kadett

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2012
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,957 mi
Last recorded65,957 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASP 601M
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1974
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2011 65,957 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2011 65,938 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2007 65,622 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 65,622 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2006 62,790 miles
Fail 20 May 2006 62,790 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Boot corroded

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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ASP 601M is a 1974 Opel Kadett in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ASP 601M, 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 52 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ASP 601M registered?

ASP 601M is a 1974 Opel Kadett, first registered on 10 July 1974.

Is ASP 601M safe to buy?

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