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EKH 575Y

1982 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

6,583 mi
Last recorded6,583 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEKH 575Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 6,583 miles

Both front seat runners worn - slight movement but not insecure

Fuel pump insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front mcpherson strut top rubbers split/perished both fronts

Fail 7 Mar 2022 6,583 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both front seat runners worn - slight movement but not insecure

Fuel pump insecure

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Wheel bearing has slight play Both rears (5.1.3 (a) (i))

front mcpherson strut top rubbers split/perished both fronts

Pass 5 Mar 2021 6,321 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mount missing - rear mount in poor condition (6.1.2 (a))

Front mcpherson strut top mounts perished/cracked

Oil leak

Play in offside and nearside front seat runners

Small split in nearside track rod end dust cover

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal Offside and nearside front suspension arm mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 67,774 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 67,759 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all metal brake pipes covered in grease/paint

offside rear tyre starting to crack on side wall

petrol tank looks like it has had a repair (no leaks)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 67,584 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 67,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 65,649 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 65,649 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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EKH 575Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1982 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 EKH 575Y, 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 44 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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EKH 575Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 August 1982.

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