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P423 OOA

1996 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

101,746 mi
Last recorded101,746 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Opel Kadett77,697 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP423 OOA
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2010 101,746 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Sep 2010 101,740 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,731 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 86,731 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 77,697 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jul 2006 65,340 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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P423 OOA is a 1996 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1996 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 77,697 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 P423 OOA, 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 30 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P423 OOA registered?

P423 OOA is a 1996 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1996.

Is P423 OOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for P423 OOA 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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