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JWJ 274J

1971 Opel Kadett

Beige Petrol 1078cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,448 mi
Last recorded72,448 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJWJ 274J
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1971
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,078cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 72,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 72,392 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 72,388 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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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JWJ 274J is a 1971 Opel Kadett in Beige with a 1,078cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JWJ 274J, 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 55 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JWJ 274J registered?

JWJ 274J is a 1971 Opel Kadett, first registered on 3 May 1971.

Is JWJ 274J safe to buy?

The MOT history for JWJ 274J shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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