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PRV 59S

1978 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2023
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

30,364 mi
Last recorded30,364 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2022
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPRV 59S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2022 30,364 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2022 30,341 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 30,334 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure Both Centre mountings missing and exhaust pipe severely split (6.1.2 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

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

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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PRV 59S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1978 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 PRV 59S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PRV 59S registered?

PRV 59S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 10 February 1978.

Is PRV 59S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PRV 59S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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