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B552 MLN

1985 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

114,137 mi
Last recorded114,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2007
Typical for 1985 Opel Kadett64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB552 MLN
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2007 114,137 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 114,137 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2007 114,137 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

all four tyres need pumping up

Pass 16 Feb 2006 114,137 miles

all the brake pipes are corroded and most of them are heavily blacked

both rear inner wheel arches and from there to the rear is full of filler and corroded to excess

i am deeply unhappy about passing this car, it meets the absolute minimum standard for most of the testable items.

the battery is insecure

the battery terminals are loose

the bonnet pull is on the floor

the brake pedal seems long

the fog light worked 18 times out 20, then worked every time. I doubt it will work for long

the fuel pump has been cable tied up, i doubt it will last long

the heater fan does not work

the radiator is leaking

the welded repairs are probably the worst I've ever seen, all of the welding is heavily blacked and looks horrible.

the wiper self park does not work

unable to open tail gate, no shelf fitted so inspected through the window

Fail 18 Jan 2006 114,137 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

b oth rear inner wheel arches and from there to the rear, is full of filler and corroded to excess

battery insecure

battery terminals loose

bonnet pull on floor

the heater fan is not working

the radiator is leaking

unable to open tail gate, no parcell shelf so test carried out throufg glass benifit of doubt

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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B552 MLN is a 1985 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1985 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 64,061 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 B552 MLN, 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 41 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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B552 MLN is a 1985 Opel Kadett, first registered on 18 January 1985.

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