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MWS 400Y

1982 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

63,643 mi
Last recorded63,643 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2015
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMWS 400Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2015 63,643 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jul 2015 63,643 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear outer sill slightly corroded

Pass 22 Apr 2014 63,616 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/f top mount perished

Fail 19 Apr 2014 63,608 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f top mount perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 63,399 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 63,050 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 63,050 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 60,281 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 60,281 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2005 59,063 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2005 59,063 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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MWS 400Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 MWS 400Y, 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 MWS 400Y registered?

MWS 400Y is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 6 December 1982.

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