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DLO 6T

1979 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

39,570 mi
Last recorded39,570 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLO 6T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 39,570 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 38,828 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 38,251 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 37,330 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 73,525 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,282 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Oil leak

front suspension slight surface rust

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,190 miles

both rear tyres slight side wall cracks

Fail 2 Jul 2013 35,190 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres slight side wall cracks

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,692 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 34,684 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 34,682 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2009 34,669 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 34,656 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,643 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 34,641 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,595 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 34,563 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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DLO 6T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 DLO 6T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLO 6T registered?

DLO 6T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 January 1979.

Is DLO 6T safe to buy?

The MOT history for DLO 6T shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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