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B565 XOT

1985 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,719 mi
Last recorded134,719 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2009
Typical for 1985 Opel Kadett64,061 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB565 XOT
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2009 134,719 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

centre belt not fitted

o/s lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 3 Nov 2009 134,719 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Oil leak

centre belt not fitted

o/s lower ball joint rubber split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 132,349 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 132,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2007 126,304 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 110,034 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

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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B565 XOT is a 1985 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 B565 XOT, 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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What year was B565 XOT registered?

B565 XOT is a 1985 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is B565 XOT safe to buy?

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