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Y603 RVU

2001 Opel Kadett

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,943 mi
Last recorded126,943 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2017
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY603 RVU
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2017 126,943 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 122,260 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 122,260 miles

Nearside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 10 Dec 2014 115,935 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 109,807 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2013 109,807 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 104,161 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 104,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2012 100,961 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 100,961 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Dec 2010 92,641 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2009 111,831 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2009 111,831 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 74,829 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 62,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 56,159 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 52,542 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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Y603 RVU is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 Y603 RVU, 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 Y603 RVU registered?

Y603 RVU is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 6 August 2001.

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