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VMD 255S

1978 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

65,208 mi
Last recorded65,208 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMD 255S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2009 65,208 miles

all four tyres have surface cracks

bottom of the two front doors rusty

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2008 65,020 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 65,020 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 64,918 miles

exhaust blow from down pipe. †slight dampness around brake pipes under servo. †both rear wheel arches corroded. †bottom of all doors corroded.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 64,784 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 64,774 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 64,774 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.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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VMD 255S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1978 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 VMD 255S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMD 255S registered?

VMD 255S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 14 June 1978.

Is VMD 255S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VMD 255S shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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