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B787 CYA

1985 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,487 mi
Last recorded71,487 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 1985 Opel Kadett64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB787 CYA
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2010 71,487 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 17,059 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,788 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 69,788 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

nearide front inner cv boot insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2007 68,327 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 68,327 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 66,926 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 66,926 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2005 65,718 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 65,718 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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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B787 CYA is a 1985 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 B787 CYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B787 CYA registered?

B787 CYA is a 1985 Opel Kadett, first registered on 30 October 1985.

Is B787 CYA safe to buy?

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