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RJL 502N

1974 Opel Kadett

Bronze Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2019
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

24,038 mi
Last recorded24,038 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJL 502N
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1974
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 24,038 miles

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 24,029 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 23,977 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear nearside and offside brakes have slight bind

Pass 20 Mar 2008 23,946 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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RJL 502N is a 1974 Opel Kadett in Bronze with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RJL 502N, 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 52 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RJL 502N registered?

RJL 502N is a 1974 Opel Kadett, first registered on 4 September 1974.

Is RJL 502N safe to buy?

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