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HYA 459T

1979 Opel Kadett

Beige Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

92,438 mi
Last recorded92,438 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2012
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHYA 459T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,438 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 92,433 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 89,135 miles

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge

rear coil spring mountings rusty

Fail 2 Jun 2011 89,135 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

o/s/f tyre going out of shape and wearing on inner edge

rear coil spring mountings rusty

Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,716 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,716 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 88,228 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2009 88,228 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 87,495 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 86,449 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 86,449 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2006 85,229 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 85,196 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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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HYA 459T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Beige with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 HYA 459T, 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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HYA 459T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 May 1979.

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