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R138 LFM

1998 Opel Kadett

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

139,219 mi
Last recorded139,219 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Opel Kadett106,640 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR138 LFM
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2010 139,219 miles

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe deteriorating slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2010 138,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

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

fuel filler pipe deteriorating slightly

Pass 5 Oct 2009 126,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2009 126,102 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 112,427 miles

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 8 Oct 2007 100,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 88,149 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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R138 LFM is a 1998 Opel Kadett in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1998 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 106,640 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 R138 LFM, 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 28 years old, this Opel Kadett is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R138 LFM registered?

R138 LFM is a 1998 Opel Kadett, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R138 LFM safe to buy?

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