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OUT 966R

1976 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1976 Opel Kadett67,528 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOUT 966R
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 May 2026
Pass 26 Feb 2021
Pass 14 May 2019 34,188 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2018

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2017 38,248 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 38,242 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2015 32,936 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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OUT 966R is a 1976 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 OUT 966R, 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.

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What year was OUT 966R registered?

OUT 966R is a 1976 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 August 1976.

Is OUT 966R safe to buy?

The MOT history for OUT 966R shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does OUT 966R have outstanding finance?

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