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CMH 522V

1979 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

12,528 mi
Last recorded12,528 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2019
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCMH 522V
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2019 12,528 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 11,378 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 8,778 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 8,776 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.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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CMH 522V is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 CMH 522V, 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 47 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of CMH 522V?

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What year was CMH 522V registered?

CMH 522V is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 August 1979.

Is CMH 522V safe to buy?

The MOT history for CMH 522V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CMH 522V have outstanding finance?

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