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K983 SOY

1993 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

151,153 mi
Last recorded151,153 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1993 Opel Kadett117,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK983 SOY
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 151,153 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 146,810 miles

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

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

n/s front inner cv gator split

Pass 11 Mar 2010 139,604 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 129,008 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 119,010 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 118,999 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2007 160,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

front suspesion hard due to lowered susupension

Pass 12 Mar 2007 160,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front suspesion hard due to lowered susupension

Pass 16 Mar 2006 97,563 miles

near side inner gater split

oil leaks from engine

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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K983 SOY is a 1993 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1993 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 117,517 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 K983 SOY, 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 33 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K983 SOY registered?

K983 SOY is a 1993 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1993.

Is K983 SOY safe to buy?

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