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Y696 TKR

2001 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

78,993 mi
Last recorded78,993 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2012
Typical for 2001 Opel Kadett80,752 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY696 TKR
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,993 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 78,990 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Battery insecure.

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 73,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2010 65,916 miles

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

Fail 27 Apr 2010 65,916 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front number plate cracked and starting to delaminate

Pass 2 Apr 2009 59,165 miles

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

n/s headlamp aim too high - corrected at lamp

Fail 2 Apr 2009 59,165 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

n/s headlamp aim too high - corrected at lamp

Pass 10 Apr 2008 51,434 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2007 42,795 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 32,599 miles

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

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

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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Y696 TKR is a 2001 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y696 TKR, 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 Y696 TKR registered?

Y696 TKR is a 2001 Opel Kadett, first registered on 13 March 2001.

Is Y696 TKR safe to buy?

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