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KNH 244V

1979 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

58,672 mi
Last recorded58,672 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKNH 244V
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 58,672 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 58,369 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 58,354 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 58,038 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 58,027 miles

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

diff slighly leaking

Pass 15 Nov 2011 55,925 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 51,780 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 51,216 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres perished

corrosion to the offside rear

Pass 21 Oct 2008 50,939 miles

Brake pipes corroded

Brakes binding [due to lack of use]

Oil leak

Slight play front hub/steering area

Visable corrosion sills,floor,chassis areas

Pass 9 Nov 2007 50,515 miles

corrosion on underbody and underbody components

slight roughness through steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,685 miles

front wishbones corroded

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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KNH 244V is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1979 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 50,566 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 KNH 244V, 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 47 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KNH 244V registered?

KNH 244V is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 November 1979.

Is KNH 244V safe to buy?

The MOT history for KNH 244V shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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