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JCK 986S

1978 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

3,392 mi
Last recorded3,392 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2015
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJCK 986S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2015 3,392 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2015 3,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure BOLT LOSE (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure SPRING MTG (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Sep 2014 605 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all lamps apear to flicker

Fail 20 Aug 2014 452 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

all lamps apear to flicker

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,129 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r spring insulater/rubber missing

Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,128 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

o/s/r spring insulater/rubber missing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 95,437 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2012 95,410 miles

Front registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 91,529 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 91,367 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

number plate lamp flashes

Pass 11 Mar 2010 82,573 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 81,365 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 72,206 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 62,889 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 62,881 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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JCK 986S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1978 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 JCK 986S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JCK 986S registered?

JCK 986S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 14 June 1978.

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