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G357 PNW

1989 Opel Kadett

Purple Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

159,677 mi
Last recorded159,677 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2011
Typical for 1989 Opel Kadett36,490 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG357 PNW
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1989
ColourPurple
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2011 159,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 151,741 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2009 151,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate is slightly cracked

Pass 21 Dec 2007 149,200 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 141,539 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2006 141,535 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2005 133,445 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front number plate cracked

steering joint dust cover split/missing

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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G357 PNW is a 1989 Opel Kadett in Purple with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 G357 PNW, 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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G357 PNW is a 1989 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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