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X499 ERC

2001 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

117,974 mi
Last recorded117,974 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX499 ERC
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 117,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Fail 2 Jan 2018 117,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on edges of tread

Pass 8 Dec 2016 111,990 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 106,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 100,795 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 100,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 93,923 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 93,923 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2012 86,177 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 86,177 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 79,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2011 79,854 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2010 73,465 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 66,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 59,665 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 59,665 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Jan 2008 53,890 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jan 2008 53,890 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 47,340 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Dec 2006 47,340 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 39,952 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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X499 ERC is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

Across all 2001 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.3% with a typical mileage of 80,752 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 X499 ERC, 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 25 years old, this Opel Kadett is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was X499 ERC registered?

X499 ERC is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 22 January 2001.

Is X499 ERC safe to buy?

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