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P831 AFE

1997 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,062 mi
Last recorded136,062 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP831 AFE
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 136,062 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 126,543 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2010 126,543 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 11,346 miles

mid and rear exhaust poor condtion

osr nsr bum stops not fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2008 102,391 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)

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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P831 AFE is a 1997 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P831 AFE, 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 29 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P831 AFE registered?

P831 AFE is a 1997 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P831 AFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P831 AFE shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does P831 AFE have outstanding finance?

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