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NMH 166L

1972 Opel Kadett

Bronze Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

6,874 mi
Last recorded6,874 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 1972 Opel Kadett69,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNMH 166L
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1972
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 6,874 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Feb 2018 6,869 miles

Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) both (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,979 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,071 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 87,071 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 78,623 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 72,235 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 65,794 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2013 65,794 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 60,793 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 60,793 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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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NMH 166L is a 1972 Opel Kadett in Bronze with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 NMH 166L, 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 NMH 166L registered?

NMH 166L is a 1972 Opel Kadett, first registered on 18 August 1972.

Is NMH 166L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NMH 166L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does NMH 166L have outstanding finance?

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