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WMG 493T

1979 Opel Kadett

Gold Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

31,211 mi
Last recorded31,211 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 1979 Opel Kadett50,566 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWMG 493T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 14 Jun 2019 31,211 miles

Central Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

underside components corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2018 30,420 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 30,269 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear pipes and o/s/f hub pipe corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

all 4 coil springs corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2016 29,832 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 29,468 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 28,836 miles

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2013 23,800 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 27,081 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 27,072 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 26,902 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,901 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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WMG 493T is a 1979 Opel Kadett in Gold with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 WMG 493T, 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 WMG 493T registered?

WMG 493T is a 1979 Opel Kadett, first registered on 7 February 1979.

Is WMG 493T safe to buy?

The MOT history for WMG 493T shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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