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D874 FES

1989 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

87,869 mi
Last recorded87,869 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1989 Opel Kadett36,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD874 FES
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 87,869 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 87,581 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 87,369 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 May 2006 87,369 miles

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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D874 FES is a 1989 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 36,490 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 D874 FES, 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 37 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D874 FES registered?

D874 FES is a 1989 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1989.

Is D874 FES safe to buy?

The MOT history for D874 FES 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.

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