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OGC 200Y

1983 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1196cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,307 mi
Last recorded85,307 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2008
Typical for 1983 Opel Kadett46,694 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGC 200Y
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1983
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,196cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2008 85,307 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 85,307 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

all tyres deflated

Pass 17 Dec 2007 84,921 miles

REAR BRAKE EFFORT FLUCTUATES BOTH SIDES

Fail 17 Dec 2007 84,919 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

REAR BRAKE EFFORT FLUCTUATES BOTH SIDES

tyres deflated

Fail 12 Dec 2006 84,537 miles

All 4 tyres slightly distorted with pressures low †

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 84,537 miles

All 4 tyres slightly distorted with pressures low †

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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OGC 200Y is a 1983 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,196cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 OGC 200Y, 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 OGC 200Y registered?

OGC 200Y is a 1983 Opel Kadett, first registered on 21 March 1983.

Is OGC 200Y safe to buy?

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