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T740 FRB

1999 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,427 mi
Last recorded80,427 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2008
Typical for 1999 Opel Kadett88,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT740 FRB
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2008 80,427 miles

o/s mirror cover missig

engine oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2008 80,380 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

engine oil leak

o/s mirror cover missig

Fail 23 Apr 2007 71,694 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 71,694 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 64,607 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 64,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

oil leak

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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T740 FRB is a 1999 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1999 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 88,062 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 T740 FRB, 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 27 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was T740 FRB registered?

T740 FRB is a 1999 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1999.

Is T740 FRB safe to buy?

The MOT history for T740 FRB shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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