What year Opel Kadett Berlina is most reliable?

Based on MOT first-test pass rates, the 1983 Opel Kadett Berlina has the highest pass rate at 100.0%, out of 108 vehicles tested.

What are the most common Opel Kadett Berlina MOT failures?

The most common Opel Kadett Berlina MOT failures vary by year. Check the individual year pages for detailed defect breakdowns — links in the table above.

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Opel Kadett Berlina — Reliability by Year

1,900 vehicles · MOT data 1980–1983 · first-test pass rates

This page shows MOT first-test pass rates for each year the Opel Kadett Berlina was manufactured — click any year to explore that cohort in detail. Trying to decide which year to buy? See the full buying guide →

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Best pass rate year

1983

100.0% pass rate · 108 vehicles

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Lowest pass rate year

1981

33.3% pass rate · 593 vehicles

Year	Pass rate	Avg mileage	Vehicles
1983	100.0%	76,987 mi	108
1982	—	—	397
1981	33.3%	119,239 mi	593
1980	—	—	802

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