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GFJ 549V

1979 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,680 mi
Last recorded75,680 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2008
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGFJ 549V
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2008 75,680 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Sep 2008 75,679 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2007 74,941 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 70,220 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 70,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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GFJ 549V is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GFJ 549V, 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 GFJ 549V registered?

GFJ 549V is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is GFJ 549V safe to buy?

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