MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
92,375 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Opel Kadett?
Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.
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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?
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