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H261 LAD

1991 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,644 mi
Last recorded63,644 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 1991 Opel Kadett53,348 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH261 LAD
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 63,644 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 63,644 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,384 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 60,372 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Oct 2011 60,372 miles

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 59,229 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 54,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2009 54,887 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jul 2008 49,484 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 46,572 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 44,188 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 44,188 miles

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

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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H261 LAD is a 1991 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 53,348 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 H261 LAD, 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 35 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H261 LAD registered?

H261 LAD is a 1991 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is H261 LAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for H261 LAD shows 12 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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