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VOB 83S

1978 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2012
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

44,377 mi
Last recorded44,377 miles
Recorded on17 May 2011
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVOB 83S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2011 44,377 miles

lots of corrosion to the under side of the vehicle and suspension components

steering wheel cracked

Fail 3 May 2011 44,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

lots of corrosion to the under side of the vehicle and suspension components

steering wheel cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2009 44,366 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 44,366 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 May 2008 44,348 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 44,242 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 44,337 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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VOB 83S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 VOB 83S, 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 VOB 83S registered?

VOB 83S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 18 May 1978.

Is VOB 83S safe to buy?

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