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CPA 782Y

1983 Opel Kadett

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

32,293 mi
Last recorded32,293 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2024
Typical for 1983 Opel Kadett46,694 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCPA 782Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2024 32,293 miles

under body covered in under seal

Pass 31 Jul 2023 31,870 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2022 31,769 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2021 30,554 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 22 Jul 2021 30,552 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Pass 1 Aug 2020 30,035 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2020 30,035 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp switch missing (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 29,002 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Underneath covered in underseal

Fail 2 Apr 2019 28,995 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

underside of car coated with underseal

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,370 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front floor slightly coroded

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Apr 2017 27,929 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 27,475 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 26,680 miles

hand brake high

Fail 24 Feb 2015 26,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

hand brake high

Pass 1 Mar 2014 23,929 miles

hand brake high

Pass 15 Oct 2011 23,263 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 23,263 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 21,898 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 21,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 20,248 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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CPA 782Y is a 1983 Opel Kadett in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.7% with a typical mileage of 46,694 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 CPA 782Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CPA 782Y registered?

CPA 782Y is a 1983 Opel Kadett, first registered on 11 August 1983.

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