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RDY 863S

1978 Opel Kadett

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2018
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRDY 863S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,351 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 65,502 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 64,458 miles

Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 64,046 miles

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE SHOWS SIGHNS OF CNTAMINATION .

Oil leak

REAR FXHAUST RUBBERS WORN .

Fail 13 Apr 2014 63,994 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATE SHOWS SIGHNS OF CNTAMINATION .

REAR FXHAUST RUBBERS WORN .

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

Pass 14 May 2013 63,210 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 61,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 60,482 miles

Exhaust system had been patched with exhaust tape.

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle has no rear fog light

Vehicle has no rear seatbelts

Fail 7 Mar 2011 60,482 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Vehicle has no rear fog light

Vehicle has no rear seatbelts

Pass 2 Feb 2010 60,279 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 59,889 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 59,868 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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RDY 863S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 RDY 863S, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RDY 863S registered?

RDY 863S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 January 1978.

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