MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
64,291 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Headlamp aim too high both n/s and o/s (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Road wheel tyre retaining ring not correctly fitted both (5.2.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Opel Kadett?
Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VWL 996T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 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 VWL 996T, 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.
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What year was VWL 996T registered?
VWL 996T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 25 June 1979.
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