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A785 DMO

1983 Opel Kadett

Gold Petrol 1281cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

17,010 mi
Last recorded17,010 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2006
Typical for 1983 Opel Kadett46,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA785 DMO
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,281cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2006 17,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has excessive side play in the pivot and may disengage (3.1.4a)

Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

front brake pads appear low [check asap]

front offside tyre worn close to wear bars

rear nearside tyre worn close to wear bars/walls cracking badly

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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A785 DMO is a 1983 Opel Kadett in Gold with a 1,281cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 46,694 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 A785 DMO, 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 43 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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How do I check the history of A785 DMO?

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What year was A785 DMO registered?

A785 DMO is a 1983 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1983.

Is A785 DMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for A785 DMO shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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