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Opel Rekord (1983)

223 real MOT outcomes analysed

1983 Opel Rekord

CarHunch has 223 1983 Opel Rekord vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

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No MOT data available for this vehicle type

The 1983 Opel Rekord doesn't appear in DVLA light-vehicle MOT records — it may be exempt, registered as a different vehicle class, or an import not subject to UK MOT testing. We don't have reliability stats for this specific model, but you can browse other Opel vehicles below.

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The real detail is in the individual vehicle report — MOT history, AI Hunches, mileage timeline, and defect patterns for that specific reg.

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Wait—I need to flag something important here. The data note says there's no MOT data available for this 1983 Opel Rekord cohort in the DVLA light-vehicle database, so I can't give you a reliability verdict based on actual test results. The 223 vehicles analysed appears to be a contradiction with that note, so I'm treating this as: no usable MOT statistics exist for this car.

What I can tell you is that a 1983 Opel Rekord is a classic car now—over 40 years old—and most examples this age are either cherished hobby projects, restoration builds, or rarely driven. These cars weren't particularly common in the UK even when new, so finding MOT records across a large sample is difficult. If you're considering buying one, focus on the specific vehicle's service history and condition rather than cohort-wide data, and have a pre-purchase inspection by someone who knows classic German saloons. Check whether it's been regularly maintained and stored properly, as age and sitting time matter far more than population-level statistics for vehicles of this era.

MOT statistics not available

We have 223 1983 Opel Rekord vehicles on record, but none have light-vehicle MOT history in our data source.

There are a few reasons this can happen:

  • Heavy commercial vehicle — trucks, buses and coaches over 3.5 tonnes are tested under the DVSA annual HGV/PSV regime, which uses a separate database not included in our data source
  • Imported vehicles — vehicles registered abroad and recently brought to the UK may have no UK MOT history yet
  • MOT-exempt — vehicles manufactured before 1986 qualify under the 40-year rolling exemption; some specialist and agricultural vehicles are also exempt
  • Never used on public roads — some vehicles are registered but kept off-road and have never required an MOT
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What tends to go wrong

Across 223 vehicles — figures show how many had each issue flagged at least once in their MOT history.

Suspension & steering 125%
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play · Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt · …
Harder to spot without a ramp — this is a good reason to book a pre-purchase inspection.
Other issues 125%
Oil leak, but not excessive · Oil leak
Brake wear 100%
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded · Offside Front front brake juddering slightly · Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. · …
Ask the seller when brakes were last serviced. If they don't know, factor in the cost.
Tyre wear 75%
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit
Budget for a full set — on a vehicle this age, tyres are expected consumables. An inspection will confirm how much is left.

Data covers a 3-year window centred on 1983.

Before you buy a 1983 Opel Rekord

Based on MOT data from 223 vehicles — here's what to check.

  • 📋 Check the full MOT history. 0% of these vehicles have had a dangerous defect recorded - recurring advisories often signal problems years before they become failures.
    Search the reg on CarHunch for the full MOT history, reliability stats and a free AI-powered analysis of that exact vehicle.
  • 🔍 Brake pipes, sills and subframes are the key areas on a vehicle this age — structural rust is hard to spot without getting underneath. A mechanic will check all of this before you commit, and give you a concrete basis to negotiate on price. Inspection ClickMechanic
  • 📄 Outstanding finance, insurance write-offs and clocking won't appear in the MOT records — a dedicated history check covers all of this. Our link gets you 20% off automatically. History carVertical Get 20% off via CarHunch

Colour Breakdown

Based on 8,413 Opel Rekord vehicles registered in the UK — across all years. From DVLA registration records.

Blue 22.9%
1,928
Red 17.6%
1,480
Gold 11.2%
940
White 10.5%
887
Green 9.9%
836
Black 5%
418
Bronze 4.6%
389
Brown 4.4%
372
Maroon 4.3%
363
Yellow 3.2%
271
Beige 3.2%
269
Orange 3.1%
260
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