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ARU 328K

1972 Opel Kadett

Silver Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,927 mi
Last recorded35,927 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1972 Opel Kadett69,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationARU 328K
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 35,927 miles

nsf wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 2 May 2009 35,926 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

nsf wheel bearing has slight roughness

Fail 28 Feb 2009

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 35,266 miles

front tyres are a differant size to the rears

Fail 27 Feb 2008 35,266 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front tyres are a differant size to the rears

Fail 23 Feb 2007 35,156 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 23 Feb 2007 35,156 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2006 34,679 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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ARU 328K is a 1972 Opel Kadett in Silver with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1972 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 69,327 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 ARU 328K, 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 54 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ARU 328K registered?

ARU 328K is a 1972 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 June 1972.

Is ARU 328K safe to buy?

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