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X157 VPJ

2000 Opel Kadett

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,337 mi
Last recorded109,337 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2015
Typical for 2000 Opel Kadett89,624 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX157 VPJ
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2000
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2015 109,337 miles

offside headlamp poorly secured

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 109,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

offside headlamp poorly secured

tested wet

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 21 Jan 2014 101,113 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 97,101 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,506 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,506 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Dec 2010 84,852 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 84,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2009 79,104 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 71,932 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 64,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 64,913 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,898 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 49,939 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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X157 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Kadett in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.8% with a typical mileage of 89,624 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 X157 VPJ, 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 26 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X157 VPJ registered?

X157 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Kadett, first registered on 12 December 2000.

Is X157 VPJ safe to buy?

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