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WYB 605W

1981 Opel Kadett

Turquoise Petrol 1297cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

42,188 mi
Last recorded42,188 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1981 Opel Kadett54,874 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWYB 605W
MakeOpel
ModelKadett
Year1981
ColourTurquoise
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,297cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 42,188 miles
Fail 12 May 2012 42,187 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 40,607 miles

nsf tyre side wall perished

oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Fail 4 May 2011 40,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsf tyre side wall perished

oil leak

slight play rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 May 2010 39,358 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2010 39,290 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 37,600 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 37,600 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2008 36,493 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 36,181 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 35,787 miles

both rear inner wheel arches

both rear tyres perished

handbrake mounting

offside front tyre worn on edge

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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WYB 605W is a 1981 Opel Kadett in Turquoise with a 1,297cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 WYB 605W, 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 WYB 605W registered?

WYB 605W is a 1981 Opel Kadett, first registered on 8 May 1981.

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