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VBN 913T

1979 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

71,954 mi
Last recorded71,954 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2025
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBN 913T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2025 71,954 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2024 71,254 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2020 70,932 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2019 67,791 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 67,604 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 67,506 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,495 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 51,750 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 4,843 miles

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

all 4 tyres perished

Fail 5 Jun 2013 4,843 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 31 Mar 2011 4,683 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 4,489 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking round shoulder

Pass 6 Nov 2008 4,310 miles

both front tyres feathered on inner edges

both sides rear inner wheel arches slight corrosion

Pass 1 Nov 2007 4,160 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 3,800 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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VBN 913T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

Across all 1979 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.0% with a typical mileage of 50,566 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBN 913T, 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 47 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VBN 913T registered?

VBN 913T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 6 April 1979.

Is VBN 913T safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBN 913T shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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