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RA51 SUH

2001 Opel Kadett

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,084 mi
Last recorded79,084 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2011
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA51 SUH
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2011 79,084 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 76,635 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2008 76,460 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 62,754 miles

Front tyres wearing inner shoulders

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Sep 2006 62,357 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 47,195 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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RA51 SUH is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 80,752 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 RA51 SUH, 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 25 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RA51 SUH registered?

RA51 SUH is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 December 2001.

Is RA51 SUH safe to buy?

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