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CFN 11W

1980 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

38,592 mi
Last recorded38,592 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2007
Typical for 1980 Opel Kadett51,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCFN 11W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,592 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 38,592 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

fuel smell - no leak found

fuel tank+pipes stained

high imbalance to rear brakes

offside rear brake hose ferrulle heavily corrodded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 38,425 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 38,425 miles

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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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CFN 11W is a 1980 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 CFN 11W, 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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What year was CFN 11W registered?

CFN 11W is a 1980 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is CFN 11W safe to buy?

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