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NMS 449T

1978 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

88,370 mi
Last recorded88,370 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMS 449T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2013 88,370 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 87,647 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 87,634 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 86,259 miles

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

vehicle fitted with full roll cage, exhaust system slightly noisy,

Fail 24 Oct 2009 86,251 miles

Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

vehicle has been fitted with full roll gage rear seats not there

Pass 15 Oct 2008 85,335 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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NMS 449T is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1978 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 NMS 449T, 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 48 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NMS 449T registered?

NMS 449T is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 August 1978.

Is NMS 449T safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMS 449T shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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