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LBP 372Y

1982 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

81,352 mi
Last recorded81,352 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLBP 372Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2010 81,352 miles

Both front tyres worn inner edges. Offside heavily.

Fail 14 Oct 2010 81,352 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Both front tyres worn inner edges. Offside heavily.

Pass 13 Oct 2009 76,622 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 76,622 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake fluid level low

Front brake discs worn

Play in both rear axle main bushes

Rear exhaust silencer very poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2008 72,337 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 72,337 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both outer sills rusty

long handbrake travel

Pass 27 Sep 2007 67,996 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 67,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 64,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight noise from the n/s/f hub

underside of vehicle is rusty

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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LBP 372Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1982 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 LBP 372Y, 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 44 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was LBP 372Y registered?

LBP 372Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1982.

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