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RWD 509M

1974 Opel Kadett

Yellow Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRWD 509M
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019
Pass 7 Oct 2016 174,441 miles

Nearside Rear Upper n/s/r upper trailing arm very close to fouling the bodywork

Offside Rear o/s/r caliper very close to fouling bodywork

Rear rear axle not aligned straight with bodywork

handbrake cable mechanism is very close to contacting propshaft

Pass 28 Aug 2014 66,698 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 66,603 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 66,224 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2009 66,214 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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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RWD 509M is a 1974 Opel Kadett in Yellow with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RWD 509M, 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 RWD 509M registered?

RWD 509M is a 1974 Opel Kadett, first registered on 26 March 1974.

Is RWD 509M safe to buy?

The MOT history for RWD 509M shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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