MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
65,208 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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all four tyres have surface cracks
bottom of the two front doors rusty
engine oil leak
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)
exhaust blow from down pipe. †slight dampness around brake pipes under servo. †both rear wheel arches corroded. †bottom of all doors corroded.
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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