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A12 OOB

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

32,567 mi
Last recorded32,567 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 OOB
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 32,567 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 32,567 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 30,646 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 28,647 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2022 28,647 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 26,948 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 26,133 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassi (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 25,050 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jun 2019 25,050 miles

Central Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 23,732 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 22,149 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 22,149 miles

Offside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 19,671 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f chassis repaired but still sound at moment.

Pass 4 Jun 2015 18,521 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 17,206 miles

front chassis repaired but sound.

Fail 6 Jun 2014 17,206 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front chassis repaired but sound.

Pass 7 Jun 2013 16,047 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 14,614 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2012 14,614 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 May 2011 13,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 May 2011 13,154 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 12,251 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s & o/s mid chassis corroded and repaired but still sound at the moment.

n/s/f jacking point corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 7 Jun 2010 12,251 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

n/s & o/s mid chassis corroded and repaired but still sound at the moment.

n/s/f jacking point corroded but not in prescribed area

Pass 5 Jun 2009 11,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 10,443 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 9,457 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 9,456 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2006 8,192 miles

How Reliable is the Opel Manta?

Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.

75.9%
Pass Rate
478
Miles/Year
54
Year Lifespan
1,245
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 735
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 215
position lamp(s) not working 197
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 192
fog lamp not working 174
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A12 OOB is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

Across all 1984 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 Manta fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 735 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A12 OOB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Opel Manta typically stays on UK roads for around 54 years. At 42 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A12 OOB registered?

A12 OOB is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 30 December 1984.

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