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R937 BVS

1998 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

107,793 mi
Last recorded107,793 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Opel Kadett106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR937 BVS
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2011 107,793 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

offside front tyre worn

unable to see outer sills

Fail 26 Feb 2011 72,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

centre exhaust both brakets broken

Pass 8 Mar 2010 105,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2010 105,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded

offside front outer brake pad anti rattle clip misaligned

oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2009 103,160 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

signs of overheating on nearside rear brakes

washers weak

Pass 8 Mar 2008 101,527 miles

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 8 Mar 2008 101,527 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2007 98,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 98,707 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 May 2006 143,483 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 5 May 2006 143,483 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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R937 BVS is a 1998 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R937 BVS, 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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R937 BVS is a 1998 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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