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V738 DPN

1999 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

25,399 mi
Last recorded25,399 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1999 Opel Kadett88,062 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV738 DPN
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1999
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 25,399 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Rear exhaust hanger corroded and broken

Fail 29 Feb 2012 117,502 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 110,125 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 110,125 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 99,307 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 99,307 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 93,494 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2008 93,494 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2007
Fail 26 Aug 2006 73,701 miles

Exhaust mounting has been repaired but is adequet for the purpose of the M.O.T

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2006 73,701 miles

Exhaust mounting has been repaired but is adequet for the purpose of the M.O.T

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

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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V738 DPN is a 1999 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 V738 DPN, 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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V738 DPN is a 1999 Opel Kadett, first registered on 21 September 1999.

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