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PLW 452R

1976 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

111,748 mi
Last recorded111,748 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 1976 Opel Kadett67,528 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPLW 452R
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2024 111,748 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 108,792 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2022 106,694 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 104,668 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive boot floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 101,900 miles

Nearside Rear tyre outer side wall damaged

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge and age cracking

Pass 12 Oct 2019 98,612 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 94,566 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 89,345 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 84,612 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 79,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 74,164 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 69,192 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2012 64,541 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 60,063 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 54,584 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 48,087 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2008 43,967 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 38,242 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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PLW 452R is a 1976 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 PLW 452R, 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 PLW 452R registered?

PLW 452R is a 1976 Opel Kadett, first registered on 13 September 1976.

Is PLW 452R safe to buy?

The MOT history for PLW 452R shows 18 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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