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WEJ 544V

1980 Opel Kadett

Brown Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2021
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

17,121 mi
Last recorded17,121 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2020
Typical for 1980 Opel Kadett51,761 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEJ 544V
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1980
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2020 17,121 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 17,114 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 17,095 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 17,095 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 17,082 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 17,062 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 17,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 17,034 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 16,986 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 16,969 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 16,899 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 16,743 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,743 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 16,184 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 16,098 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 16,098 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 16,009 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 15,868 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 15,706 miles

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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WEJ 544V is a 1980 Opel Kadett in Brown with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1980 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 51,761 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 WEJ 544V, 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 46 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WEJ 544V registered?

WEJ 544V is a 1980 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is WEJ 544V safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEJ 544V shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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