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DKU 807

1989 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,955 mi
Last recorded65,955 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2007
Typical for 1989 Opel Kadett36,490 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDKU 807
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2007 65,955 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 65,698 miles

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

Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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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DKU 807 is a 1989 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 DKU 807, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DKU 807 registered?

DKU 807 is a 1989 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 January 1989.

Is DKU 807 safe to buy?

The MOT history for DKU 807 shows 2 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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