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AGT 556W

1981 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1981 Opel Kadett54,874 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAGT 556W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2006 96,124 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Dec 2005 94,315 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2005 94,315 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise offside rear spring mounting corroded near to failure limits

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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AGT 556W is a 1981 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 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 AGT 556W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AGT 556W registered?

AGT 556W is a 1981 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1981.

Is AGT 556W safe to buy?

The MOT history for AGT 556W 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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