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OCJ 776R

1976 Opel Kadett

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2020
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

75,105 mi
Last recorded75,105 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 1976 Opel Kadett67,528 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOCJ 776R
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1976
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 75,105 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front all front anti roll bar bushes perished

Pass 20 Sep 2018 71,592 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2018 71,582 miles

Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 70,498 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 70,488 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 69,719 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 69,122 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 68,571 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Aug 2013 67,692 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,365 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 66,954 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2010 66,375 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 65,784 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 63,693 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2007 62,507 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 60,183 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 58,523 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

oil leak

oil on nearside front brake flexi hose †

rear diff leaking †

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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OCJ 776R is a 1976 Opel Kadett in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 1976 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 67,528 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 OCJ 776R, 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 50 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OCJ 776R registered?

OCJ 776R is a 1976 Opel Kadett, first registered on 10 December 1976.

Is OCJ 776R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OCJ 776R shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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