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JAF 296W

1980 Opel Kadett

Turquoise Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,375 mi
Last recorded92,375 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1980 Opel Kadett51,761 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAF 296W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1980
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2009 92,375 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 92,371 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 92,269 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 91,613 miles

Corrosion on rrear wheel arches

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside front tyre perished

Fail 20 Nov 2007 91,613 miles

Corrosion on rrear wheel arches

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge

Offside front tyre perished

Pass 21 Nov 2006 90,796 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 89,903 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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JAF 296W is a 1980 Opel Kadett in Turquoise with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1980 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,761 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 JAF 296W, 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 46 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JAF 296W registered?

JAF 296W is a 1980 Opel Kadett, first registered on 17 December 1980.

Is JAF 296W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAF 296W shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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