MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
100,279 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust rubbers are perishing
slight play in the n/s track rod end
slight play in the o/s/f upper arm inner bushes
Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
center exhaust rubbers are perishing
slight play in the n/s track rod end
slight play in the o/s/f upper arm inner bushes
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear tyres arre wearing low
slight play in the n/s/f top suspension arm bushes
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
both rear tyres arre wearing low
slight play in the n/s/f top suspension arm bushes
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch
Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Oil leak
fuel pipe to carburretor slightly deteriated
fuel pipe to fuel pump slightly deteriated
offside front tyre slightly perished
rear tyres slightly perished
rubber fuel pipe slightly perished under bonnet
slight corrosion to rear outer sills
slight corrosion to rear wheel arches
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)
offside front tyre slightly perished
rear tyres slightly perished
rubber fuel pipe slightly perished under bonnet
slight corrosion to rear outer sills
slight corrosion to rear wheel arches
How Reliable is the Opel Kadett?
Based on 5,035 MOT tests across 763 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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XEL 546S is a 1978 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
Across all 1978 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.9% with a typical mileage of 63,602 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 XEL 546S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was XEL 546S registered?
XEL 546S is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 15 June 1978.
Is XEL 546S safe to buy?
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