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BPU 970X

1982 Opel Kadett

Brown Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

54,830 mi
Last recorded54,830 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2007
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBPU 970X
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2007 54,830 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 54,830 miles

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2006 54,407 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 54,393 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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BPU 970X is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Brown with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 BPU 970X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BPU 970X registered?

BPU 970X is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 4 February 1982.

Is BPU 970X safe to buy?

The MOT history for BPU 970X shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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