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N136 BRR

1996 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,929 mi
Last recorded182,929 miles
Recorded on16 May 2011
Typical for 1996 Opel Kadett77,697 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN136 BRR
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 May 2011 182,929 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 182,929 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 174,806 miles
Pass 26 May 2009

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 148,682 miles

o/s headlamp glass cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2007 134,805 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Permissable corrosion to brake pipes.

Fail 16 Feb 2007 134,643 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Oil leak

Surface corrosion to brake pipes.

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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N136 BRR is a 1996 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1996 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 77,697 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 N136 BRR, 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 30 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was N136 BRR registered?

N136 BRR is a 1996 Opel Kadett, first registered on 12 June 1996.

Is N136 BRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for N136 BRR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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