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RY02 VGF

2002 Opel Kadett

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,401 mi
Last recorded157,401 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2013
Typical for 2002 Opel Kadett78,881 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY02 VGF
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2013 157,401 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

two child seat fitted rear cannot check belts

Fail 29 Jun 2013 157,401 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

two child seat fitted rear cannot check belts

Pass 27 Jun 2012 144,283 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 135,282 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 Jun 2011 135,282 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jun 2010 127,462 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2009 108,360 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition. slight seepage from both sides of steering rack gaiters. osf tyre @3mm on edges.

Pass 21 Jun 2008 90,470 miles

rear silencer outer cover heavily corroded. centre/rear joint on exhaust corroded. slight lip on rear brake discs.

Pass 23 Jun 2007 77,693 miles

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

spare wheel missing from underslung carrier †both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 29 Jun 2006 64,196 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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RY02 VGF is a 2002 Opel Kadett in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2002 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.8% with a typical mileage of 78,881 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 RY02 VGF, 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 24 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was RY02 VGF registered?

RY02 VGF is a 2002 Opel Kadett, first registered on 9 July 2002.

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