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NKA 803S

1977 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

56,298 mi
Last recorded56,298 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2010
Typical for 1977 Opel Kadett56,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKA 803S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1977
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,298 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all suspension components have rust

rear diff / wheel bearing noise

rust under body

slight play in steering rack

Pass 13 Oct 2009 56,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 56,022 miles

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

Oil leak

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all steering jopints and track rod ends have slight play

rust under body

Pass 4 Oct 2007 56,007 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2007 56,007 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 55,842 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jul 2005 55,636 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 55,636 miles

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

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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NKA 803S is a 1977 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1977 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 56,760 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 NKA 803S, 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 49 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKA 803S registered?

NKA 803S is a 1977 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 August 1977.

Is NKA 803S safe to buy?

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