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L938 XTC

1994 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2018
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

195,797 mi
Last recorded195,797 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Opel Kadett128,062 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL938 XTC
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Nov 2018 195,797 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits Possibly due leaking ex system. (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre box. (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe to system. (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Brake fluid leak from load valve. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front shocks not working.

Pass 13 Dec 2017 194,743 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 194,743 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear mounting broken (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 194,294 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 194,293 miles

Emissions not tested Engine misfiring (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 193,434 miles

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various leaks - manifold, down pipe join, centre silencer...... (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 193,434 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine oil leaks

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases various leaks - manifold, down pipe join, centre silencer...... (7.1.2)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 191,937 miles

Exhaust downpipe to centre section joint flanges corroded heavily (thin and bending).

Fail 3 Dec 2014 191,937 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust downpipe to centre section joint flanges corroded heavily (thin and bending).

Pass 3 Dec 2013 190,911 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Various engine oil leaks present.

Fail 2 Dec 2013 190,911 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Various engine oil leaks present.

Pass 7 Dec 2012 187,982 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Dec 2012 187,982 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Accident damage to nearside front corner.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Dec 2011 186,711 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Fail 5 Dec 2011 186,711 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 184,426 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 182,749 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 11 Dec 2009 182,749 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 180,383 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 180,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres have cuts around sidewalls

Pass 5 Dec 2007 171,688 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 156,390 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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L938 XTC is a 1994 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1994 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.0% with a typical mileage of 128,062 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 L938 XTC, 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 32 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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L938 XTC is a 1994 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1994.

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