Opel Kadett Ls (1980)
1980 Opel Kadett Ls
CarHunch is tracking 4,131 1980 Opel Kadett Ls vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
The 1980 Opel Kadett LS has a 0% first-time MOT pass rate—a stark departure from the UK average of 80%—meaning every single vehicle in this sample failed its test. With zero dangerous defects recorded and virtually no failures or advisories logged per vehicle, the data suggests these cars simply aren't being retested after initial failure, which indicates they've likely been withdrawn from road use or scrapped rather than repaired.
The median mileage of 61,000 is unusually low for a 1980 model, which reinforces that most of these vehicles are probably no longer active on the road. If you're considering a Kadett of this age, treat any example you find as a restoration project requiring full mechanical inspection—the MOT statistics here tell you almost nothing about roadworthiness because the cars in question have effectively left the active fleet.
We have 4,131 1980 Opel Kadett Ls vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1980 Opel Kadett Ls
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 4,130 | 0% | 0 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
Mileage Distribution
Most 1980 Opel Kadett Ls vehicles sit in the blue band. If the car you're looking at is outside it, it's either unusually low or high mileage for its age.
Half of all 1980 Opel Kadett Ls vehicles fall between 65 and 60,987 miles.
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