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J139 JGU

1992 Opel Kadett

Green Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,920 mi
Last recorded84,920 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2019
Typical for 1992 Opel Kadett70,825 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ139 JGU
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2019 84,920 miles

Corrosion to rear inner valance

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 84,800 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear inner sills corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both rear spring top mountings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear inner valance corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 78,907 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Corrosion to rear wheelarches

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 67,330 miles

Alternator belt loose

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 67,157 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Both rear spring top mountings (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Alternator belt loose

Binding to NSR brake

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 49,881 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (3.6.B.4d)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 33,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 32,822 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 13,833 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen damaged nearside lower corner

Fail 22 Nov 2013 13,681 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen damaged nearside lower corner

Pass 27 Nov 2012 97,296 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside front and nearside rear tyres worn on outer edges

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 26 Nov 2011 79,874 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 79,838 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 58,069 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 37,412 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 36,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 43,350 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 43,747 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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J139 JGU is a 1992 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.6% with a typical mileage of 70,825 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 J139 JGU, 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 34 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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J139 JGU is a 1992 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1992.

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