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J480 BAL

1992 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

64,395 mi
Last recorded64,395 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2007
Typical for 1992 Opel Kadett70,825 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ480 BAL
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2007 64,395 miles

advise nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2007 64,395 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

advise all tyre pressures low

advise nearside and offside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2006 61,437 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 61,437 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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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J480 BAL is a 1992 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J480 BAL, 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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What year was J480 BAL registered?

J480 BAL is a 1992 Opel Kadett, first registered on 30 December 1992.

Is J480 BAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J480 BAL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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