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VWL 996T

1979 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,291 mi
Last recorded64,291 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWL 996T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 64,291 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 64,291 miles

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))

Pass 1 Jul 2023 61,156 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2022 57,954 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 55,622 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 55,618 miles

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))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 52,687 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 48,480 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 48,464 miles

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))

Pass 3 Jul 2017 44,673 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 44,673 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 41,684 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Jun 2015 36,957 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Jun 2015 36,957 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jun 2014 33,174 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 29,671 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 22,458 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 14,083 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2010 3,744 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 3,740 miles

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.

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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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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