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VRH 996S

1977 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

45,231 mi
Last recorded45,231 miles
Recorded on3 May 2006
Typical for 1977 Opel Kadett56,760 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVRH 996S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2006 45,231 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 45,231 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 45,216 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear 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 coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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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VRH 996S is a 1977 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1977 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.5% with a typical mileage of 56,760 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 VRH 996S, 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 49 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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How do I check the history of VRH 996S?

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What year was VRH 996S registered?

VRH 996S is a 1977 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 August 1977.

Is VRH 996S safe to buy?

The MOT history for VRH 996S shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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