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RYD 407R

1976 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

50,475 mi
Last recorded50,475 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1976 Opel Kadett67,528 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRYD 407R
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1976
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 50,475 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 50,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 50,069 miles

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2014 49,966 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Coolant leak

Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,327 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 48,327 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2012 46,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 46,026 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Feb 2006 44,350 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise advanced under body corrosion

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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RYD 407R is a 1976 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1976 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.2% with a typical mileage of 67,528 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 RYD 407R, 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 50 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was RYD 407R registered?

RYD 407R is a 1976 Opel Kadett, first registered on 10 August 1976.

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