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C785 FAH

1985 Opel Kadett

Grey Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

77,941 mi
Last recorded77,941 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2010
Typical for 1985 Opel Kadett64,061 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC785 FAH
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1985
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 29 Jun 2010 77,941 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

near side front pads wearing lower than off side

Pass 2 Jul 2009 68,441 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2009 68,269 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 56,133 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 40,170 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 40,169 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 14,666 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 14,311 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

NO REAR SEAT BELTS FITTED

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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C785 FAH is a 1985 Opel Kadett in Grey with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C785 FAH, 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 C785 FAH registered?

C785 FAH is a 1985 Opel Kadett, first registered on 20 September 1985.

Is C785 FAH safe to buy?

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