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ACC 552W

1981 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

46,362 mi
Last recorded46,362 miles
Recorded on4 May 2011
Typical for 1981 Opel Kadett54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationACC 552W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 May 2011 46,362 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 46,300 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Aug 2009 30,782 miles

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 10 Aug 2009 30,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Battery insecure

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Aug 2008 28,703 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 11 Aug 2008 28,703 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 26,513 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 91,100 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 23,207 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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ACC 552W is a 1981 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1981 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 54,874 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 ACC 552W, 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 45 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ACC 552W registered?

ACC 552W is a 1981 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 January 1981.

Is ACC 552W safe to buy?

The MOT history for ACC 552W shows 9 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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