MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,647 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
brake pipes corroded
exaust baffles loose in centrew cilencer
osf brake calliper anti rattle spring missing
osf suspension arm bush split
rear pads low
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Parking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
baffles loose and rattleing in exaust centre box
brake pipes corroded
osf suspensipn arm bush split
rear pads low
How Reliable is the Opel Kadett?
Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P581 KEF is a 1996 Opel Kadett in Purple with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 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 P581 KEF, 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 P581 KEF registered?
P581 KEF is a 1996 Opel Kadett, first registered on 30 December 1996.
Is P581 KEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for P581 KEF shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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