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TBV 128K

1972 Opel Kadett

Orange Petrol 1100cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

34,330 mi
Last recorded34,330 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2008
Typical for 1972 Opel Kadett69,327 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTBV 128K
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1972
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,100cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2008 34,330 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2007 33,033 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 10 Nov 2006 33,021 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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TBV 128K is a 1972 Opel Kadett in Orange with a 1,100cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TBV 128K, 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 TBV 128K registered?

TBV 128K is a 1972 Opel Kadett, first registered on 17 April 1972.

Is TBV 128K safe to buy?

The MOT history for TBV 128K shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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