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TNJ 919X

1982 Opel Kadett

Blue Petrol 1281cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

2,940 mi
Last recorded2,940 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2011
Typical for 1982 Opel Kadett63,608 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTNJ 919X
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1982
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,281cc
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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2011 2,940 miles

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

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

air filter insecure

battery insecure

exhaust fouling handbrake cable

interior mirror cracked

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside headlamp pattern poor

offside front and offside rear brakes binding slightly

radiator leaking

temporary repair to rear foglamp not tested

welded plates at rear of outer sills not welded continuously

wiring / bulbs hanging below front bumper

Pass 17 Feb 2010 95,198 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 12 Feb 2010 95,181 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2009 85,645 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear inner sills corroding

corrosion to nearside front lower wing

corrosion to offside front lower wing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low

no air filter fitted

poor repair to offside front floor

poor repair to rear of offside and nearside rear outer sills

Fail 5 Feb 2009 85,640 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear inner sills corroding

corrosion to nearside front lower wing

corrosion to offside front lower wing

nearside rear tyre wearing on edges getting low

no air filter fitted

poor repair to offside front floor

poor repair to rear of offside and nearside rear outer sills

Pass 23 May 2007 75,901 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate cracked

pin hole in nearside cv boot

Fail 22 May 2007 75,896 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

front registration plate cracked

pin hole in nearside cv boot

Pass 25 May 2006 40,005 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 39,779 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

spare tyre flat

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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TNJ 919X is a 1982 Opel Kadett in Blue with a 1,281cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

Across all 1982 Opel Kadett models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 63,608 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 TNJ 919X, 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 44 years old, this Opel Kadett is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was TNJ 919X registered?

TNJ 919X is a 1982 Opel Kadett, first registered on 8 April 1982.

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