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X257 ATF

2000 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,019 mi
Last recorded159,019 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2010
Typical for 2000 Opel Kadett89,624 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX257 ATF
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2010 159,019 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 159,019 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 146,964 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 146,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2008 133,304 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 133,304 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 117,356 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 117,356 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 105,142 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 105,142 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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X257 ATF is a 2000 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X257 ATF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X257 ATF registered?

X257 ATF is a 2000 Opel Kadett, first registered on 21 September 2000.

Is X257 ATF safe to buy?

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