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UJH 284M

1974 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

63,211 mi
Last recorded63,211 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUJH 284M
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1974
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 63,211 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 62,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2023 61,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 58,384 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 58,284 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 56,988 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 56,306 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 56,206 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 55,800 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 55,800 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 55,192 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 54,610 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 52,969 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 52,877 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 52,877 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 May 2006 48,906 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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UJH 284M is a 1974 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 UJH 284M, 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 52 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UJH 284M registered?

UJH 284M is a 1974 Opel Kadett, first registered on 14 March 1974.

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