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XEL 546S

1978 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,279 mi
Last recorded100,279 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXEL 546S
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,279 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 94,516 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2015 90,949 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2015 90,949 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 83,958 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 77,979 miles

both rear tyres arre wearing low

slight play in the n/s/f top suspension arm bushes

Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,979 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 74,816 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 68,959 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2011 68,959 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2010 80,756 miles

Oil leak

slight corrosion to offside rear inner wheel arch

Pass 11 Jun 2009 73,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,260 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2008 65,260 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 65,210 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 65,009 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2005 64,962 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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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.

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