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JOH 406W

1981 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2024
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

38,873 mi
Last recorded38,873 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2023
Typical for 1981 Opel Kadett54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJOH 406W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,873 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2021 37,837 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 36,393 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 36,181 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2016 34,609 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 6 Jul 2015 34,437 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 32,569 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 30,317 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 28,161 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 28,125 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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JOH 406W is a 1981 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1981 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.6% with a typical mileage of 54,874 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 JOH 406W, 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 45 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JOH 406W registered?

JOH 406W is a 1981 Opel Kadett, first registered on 15 April 1981.

Is JOH 406W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JOH 406W shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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