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L301 XLM

1998 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1388cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,038 mi
Last recorded68,038 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Opel Kadett106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL301 XLM
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,388cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 68,038 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2008 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel hose is cracked

Fail 21 May 2008 68,842 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel hose is cracked

Pass 26 May 2007 141,054 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

air conditioning pump disconected and its tensioner pully loose

non cat test engine code 14NV

rear number plate deteriorated

servise/alternater belt loose

strong advise front screen crack very close to 40mm

**STRONG ADVISE** fuel hose to fuel tank WEAK AND CRACKING

Fail 26 May 2007 141,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air conditioning pump disconected and its tensioner pully loose

non cat test engine code 14NV

rear number plate deteriorated

servise/alternater belt loose

strong advise front screen crack very close to 40mm

**STRONG ADVISE** fuel hose to fuel tank WEAK AND CRACKING

Pass 19 May 2006 129,577 miles

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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L301 XLM is a 1998 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,388cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 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 L301 XLM, 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 28 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was L301 XLM registered?

L301 XLM is a 1998 Opel Kadett, first registered on 22 June 1998.

Is L301 XLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for L301 XLM shows 6 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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