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SAC 884W

1981 Opel Kadett

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

139,651 mi
Last recorded139,651 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 1981 Opel Kadett54,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSAC 884W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1981
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 139,651 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 139,170 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 138,693 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 138,128 miles

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Pass 6 May 2017 138,128 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 138,129 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 138,128 miles

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 4 Jun 2013 138,128 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 137,624 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 136,080 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 133,641 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 68,847 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2009 68,845 miles

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

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

fan belt spliting

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,858 miles

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2008 65,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2007 62,353 miles

exhaust front joint to centre section poor condition.

front & rear no plates deteriating.

n/side headlight glass cracked.

n/side headlight poor beam pattern.

n/side wiper blade splitting.

Fail 26 Feb 2007 62,347 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Mar 2006 54,998 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2006 54,874 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front & rear number plates deteriorating

nearside front tyre bald inner edge

no nearside door mirror fitted

no rear seat belts fitted (not required)

offside front tyre @ 1mm inner edge

oil leak

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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SAC 884W is a 1981 Opel Kadett in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 SAC 884W, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SAC 884W registered?

SAC 884W is a 1981 Opel Kadett, first registered on 25 March 1981.

Is SAC 884W safe to buy?

The MOT history for SAC 884W shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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