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CRC 424T

1979 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2025
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

60,687 mi
Last recorded60,687 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2024
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCRC 424T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2024 60,687 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2024 60,687 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2012 58,322 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 56,579 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2009 56,463 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 56,110 miles

small oil leak

tyres starting to crack

Pass 30 Mar 2007 55,786 miles

corrosion starting to the brake pipes

Pass 31 Mar 2006 55,369 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 55,343 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.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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CRC 424T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CRC 424T, 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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What year was CRC 424T registered?

CRC 424T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 14 March 1979.

Is CRC 424T safe to buy?

The MOT history for CRC 424T shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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