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P540 POW

1999 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

42,572 mi
Last recorded42,572 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1999 Opel Kadett88,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP540 POW
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1999
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 42,572 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2025 42,204 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 41,092 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2022 39,565 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 38,120 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2020 36,981 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint, causing air leak. Lambda reading only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 36,981 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning lack of pressure detected (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both NS and OS (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint, causing air leak. Lambda reading only just met. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 34,948 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 34,948 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 1955015 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 33,531 miles

'Check Brake pads' warning on display at time of test but pads obviously above limits at time of test - further investigation req'd for pad wear wiring

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

No catalyst fitted from manufacture so cat test not req'd for date of first use

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 32,494 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 32,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,720 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 29,085 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 29,085 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 27,289 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 25,401 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2013 25,401 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 23,602 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 22,043 miles

center exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 29 Jan 2010 19,737 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 14,725 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 12,196 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust mounts perishing

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,465 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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P540 POW is a 1999 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 1999 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,062 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 P540 POW, 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 27 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P540 POW registered?

P540 POW is a 1999 Opel Kadett, first registered on 4 October 1999.

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