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V408 EGV

1999 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

97,973 mi
Last recorded97,973 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 1999 Opel Kadett88,062 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV408 EGV
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1999
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 97,973 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 97,973 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,523 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded axle bush mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 96,522 miles

Brake performance not tested foot brake perforamce not tested as brake pipe leak detected on ramp beforehand (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported metal bracket corroded through (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced axle bush mounting bracket (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre/rear joint (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded axle bush mounting bracket (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 91,024 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 84,680 miles

Both front brake discs inner surfaces severly corroded.

Centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded and weak atcommon joint ends.

Front exhaust flexible section in poor condition and blowing slightly.

Front number plate deteriated and in poor condition.

Just passed emissions test.

Rear exhaust joint severly corrded and blowing slightly.

Fail 26 Jan 2015 84,680 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs inner surfaces severly corroded.

Centre and rear exhaust sections heavily corroded and weak atcommon joint ends.

Front exhaust flexible section in poor condition and blowing slightly.

Front number plate deteriated and in poor condition.

Just passed emissions test.

Rear exhaust joint severly corrded and blowing slightly.

Fail 27 Jan 2014 80,234 miles

Both front brake discs severy corroded on inner surfaces, aprox 40% machined surface missing.

Front and rear number plates deteriated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 80,234 miles

Both front brake discs severy corroded on inner surfaces, aprox 40% machined surface missing.

Front and rear number plates deteriated.

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 75,020 miles

Both front brake discs severly corroded at outer edges.

Front number plate poor condition.

Fail 7 Feb 2013 75,020 miles

Both front brake discs severly corroded at outer edges.

Front number plate poor condition.

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,351 miles

Front brake discs in very poor condition.

Fail 6 Feb 2012 71,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake discs in very poor condition.

Pass 26 Nov 2010 63,608 miles

Bothu rear exhaust rubber mountings in very poor condition.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f inner brake disc surface corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Nov 2010 63,608 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Bothu rear exhaust rubber mountings in very poor condition.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/s/f inner brake disc surface corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 57,711 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 52,258 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Dec 2008 52,224 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 46,642 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2006 40,691 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 40,691 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management warning light on.

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2005 37,142 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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V408 EGV is a 1999 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V408 EGV, 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.

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V408 EGV is a 1999 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1999.

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