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HBA 169Y

1982 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1300cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

3,847 mi
Last recorded3,847 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2011
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHBA 169Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,300cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2011 3,847 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 714 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2010 714 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,716 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 91,816 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 83,504 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 78,241 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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HBA 169Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,300cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1982 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 HBA 169Y, 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 44 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HBA 169Y registered?

HBA 169Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HBA 169Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HBA 169Y shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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