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BAH 231W

1980 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1281cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

55,695 mi
Last recorded55,695 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2016
Typical for 1980 Opel Kadett51,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBAH 231W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,281cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2016 55,695 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill end not fully welded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor under lower suspension arm mount (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis inside coil spring top plate (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front inner wings under both headlamps corroded

Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded

Offside Rear suggest further investigation of flexible fuel pipe

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both headlamp reflectors starting to deteriorate

heavy surface corrosion on all front and rear surfaces

Pass 19 Aug 2015 55,532 miles

Front Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Aug 2015 55,532 miles

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Headlamp not working on main beam both (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired both (1.5.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 52,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 51,789 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 51,761 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 51,750 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 51,422 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 51,421 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 51,011 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 51,011 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 50,200 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 49,408 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2007 49,408 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 48,634 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2005 47,801 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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BAH 231W is a 1980 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,281cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 1980 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,761 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 BAH 231W, 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 46 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BAH 231W is a 1980 Opel Kadett, first registered on 19 September 1980.

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