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L156 YVV

1993 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,177 mi
Last recorded145,177 miles
Recorded on28 May 2008
Typical for 1993 Opel Kadett117,517 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL156 YVV
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 May 2008 145,177 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 28 May 2008 145,177 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 122,209 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 121,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 94,015 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 94,015 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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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L156 YVV is a 1993 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L156 YVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was L156 YVV registered?

L156 YVV is a 1993 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 January 1993.

Is L156 YVV safe to buy?

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