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R824 ENP

1998 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1400cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2013
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

184,772 mi
Last recorded184,772 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Opel Kadett106,640 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 ENP
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,400cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 184,772 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 10 Jul 2012 184,772 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 181,593 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 181,593 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 178,044 miles

Air bag light on

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 14 Jul 2010 178,038 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Non obligatory mirror damaged

O/S/R wheel arch corroded

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Jun 2009 174,322 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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R824 ENP is a 1998 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,400cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 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 R824 ENP, 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 28 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R824 ENP registered?

R824 ENP is a 1998 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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