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X162 VPJ

2000 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

143,099 mi
Last recorded143,099 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2017
Typical for 2000 Opel Kadett89,624 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX162 VPJ
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2000
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2017 143,099 miles

centre and rear exhausts corroding

Pass 24 May 2016 139,876 miles

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

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 24 May 2016 139,876 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

door sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

n/s/r tyre starting to perish

Pass 4 Jun 2015 136,488 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 4 Jun 2015 136,488 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 133,597 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 133,573 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust heat sheild insecure

Fail 15 Jul 2013 130,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 130,840 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 127,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 123,184 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 119,435 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 119,435 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2009 113,300 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 May 2009 113,300 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 103,625 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 103,625 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 85,508 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 85,507 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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X162 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 X162 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 X162 VPJ registered?

X162 VPJ is a 2000 Opel Kadett, first registered on 12 December 2000.

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