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YPB 310T

1978 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

42,990 mi
Last recorded42,990 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2009
Typical for 1978 Opel Kadett63,602 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPB 310T
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2009 42,990 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2009 42,990 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 42,990 miles

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

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

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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YPB 310T is a 1978 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YPB 310T, 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 YPB 310T registered?

YPB 310T is a 1978 Opel Kadett, first registered on 10 August 1978.

Is YPB 310T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YPB 310T shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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