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BLN 157S

1978 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,659 mi
Last recorded78,659 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLN 157S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 78,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 63,206 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high lamp loose (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 78,646 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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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BLN 157S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 BLN 157S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLN 157S registered?

BLN 157S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1978.

Is BLN 157S safe to buy?

The MOT history for BLN 157S shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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