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GLH 702T

1979 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,342 mi
Last recorded72,342 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2011
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLH 702T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2011 72,342 miles

vehicle has modified suspension front and rear

Pass 7 Jul 2010 71,767 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 71,766 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 70,619 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 23 Jun 2009 70,696 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2005 61,508 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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GLH 702T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GLH 702T, 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 GLH 702T registered?

GLH 702T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 11 June 1979.

Is GLH 702T safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLH 702T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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