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GAX 344L

1972 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,894 mi
Last recorded73,894 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Opel Kadett69,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGAX 344L
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 73,894 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 73,661 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 73,160 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2014 72,677 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 72,277 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 72,121 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 70,879 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2010 69,571 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 69,571 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 1 May 2009 69,083 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 65,671 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 63,245 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 63,071 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 62,975 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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GAX 344L is a 1972 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 69,327 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 GAX 344L, 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 54 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was GAX 344L registered?

GAX 344L is a 1972 Opel Kadett, first registered on 10 November 1972.

Is GAX 344L safe to buy?

The MOT history for GAX 344L shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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