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WVX 145W

1981 Opel Kadett

Red Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

23,199 mi
Last recorded23,199 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 1981 Opel Kadett54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWVX 145W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 23,199 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 23,199 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 21,851 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 19,309 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all tyres very slight cracking

Fail 10 Oct 2013 19,294 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2012 18,807 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 18,797 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

bad oil leaks engine and gear box

foot and hand brake a little low on n/s rear ??

front brake pads getting low on material

n/s front suspension rear mounting area corrosion starting

n/s rear tyre showing age cracks

noticeable wear front discs

o/s cv joint boot starting to crack

o/s front tyre down to 2mm inner edge

o/s head lamp cracked glass

rear brakes feel a little out of ajustment

small bounce front end

Pass 9 Jun 2009 16,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 12,893 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,966 miles

center rear section of exhaust rusting

front brake pads getting low on material

front struts bellows all split

front suspension a little soft

o/s front flexi brake hose showing signs of age

o/s front suspension rear mounting area corrosion may soon require attention

oil leaks gear box

Fail 14 Jun 2007 8,966 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,285 miles

corrosion starting o/s front suspension rear mounting area in box section

corrosion starting o/s inner wing by bulk head

front exhaust mounting to gear box oil contamination

front o/s flexi brake hose signs of age

front pads getting down on material

oil leak

rear brakes squeak

small run out front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2006 6,285 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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WVX 145W is a 1981 Opel Kadett in Red with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 WVX 145W, 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.

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WVX 145W is a 1981 Opel Kadett, first registered on 1 July 1981.

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