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OVW 806P

1976 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,369 mi
Last recorded73,369 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1976 Opel Kadett67,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOVW 806P
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1976
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine993cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 73,369 miles

bodywork showing signs of corrosion all round

Pass 6 Jul 2007 73,291 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 73,288 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 73,141 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 73,139 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

body in generally very poor condition

engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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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OVW 806P is a 1976 Opel Kadett in White with a 993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 OVW 806P, 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 OVW 806P registered?

OVW 806P is a 1976 Opel Kadett, first registered on 18 June 1976.

Is OVW 806P safe to buy?

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