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S897 RHH

1998 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

139,510 mi
Last recorded139,510 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Opel Kadett106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS897 RHH
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Jun 2007 139,510 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 139,510 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 120,319 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 120,319 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 2 Jun 2005 98,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2005 98,755 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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S897 RHH is a 1998 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 S897 RHH, 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 S897 RHH registered?

S897 RHH is a 1998 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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