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J561 NLJ

1991 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,518 mi
Last recorded158,518 miles
Recorded on10 May 2006
Typical for 1991 Opel Kadett53,348 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ561 NLJ
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2006 158,518 miles
Fail 8 May 2006 158,518 miles

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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J561 NLJ is a 1991 Opel Kadett in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J561 NLJ, 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.

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What year was J561 NLJ registered?

J561 NLJ is a 1991 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1991.

Is J561 NLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for J561 NLJ shows 2 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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