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S253 DKO

1998 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

91,787 mi
Last recorded91,787 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Opel Kadett106,640 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS253 DKO
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2010 91,787 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 81,605 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 72,230 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

o/s /f tyre inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2007 72,230 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s /f tyre inner edge

Fail 6 Dec 2006 65,081 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 6 Dec 2006 65,081 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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S253 DKO is a 1998 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 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 S253 DKO, 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 28 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S253 DKO registered?

S253 DKO is a 1998 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S253 DKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for S253 DKO shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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