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GAT 44T

1979 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,814 mi
Last recorded54,814 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2025
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAT 44T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2025 54,814 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 54,388 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2014 54,201 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 54,201 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2013 51,679 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2012 50,618 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 50,618 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2011 49,919 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 49,919 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 48,339 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,525 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2009 45,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Offside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 44,516 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 44,465 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 44,465 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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GAT 44T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 GAT 44T, 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.

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What year was GAT 44T registered?

GAT 44T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 4 June 1979.

Is GAT 44T safe to buy?

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