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A17 HOR

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 3500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 May 2027
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

16,491 mi
Last recorded16,491 miles
Recorded on4 May 2026
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 HOR
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,500cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2026 16,491 miles

Modified for special stage rallying

Pass 3 Jun 2025 16,410 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fixed seats and harnesses and roll cage fitted

heavily modified for rallys

impact damage nearside front and offside rear

slight corrosion around roll cage fitments

Pass 31 May 2024 15,998 miles

Heavily modified rally car

Pass 10 Jun 2023 15,892 miles

Heavily converted rally car

Pass 20 May 2022 15,656 miles

Vehicle has been heavily modified for rally purposes.

Fail 20 May 2022 15,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Vehicle has been heavily modified for rally purposes.

Pass 5 Jun 2021 15,345 miles

Vehicle is a heavily modified rally car

Pass 30 Jan 2020 15,305 miles

Fixed seats /roll cage / harnesses / door squares for numbers

Heavily modified rally car

Fail 30 Jan 2020 15,305 miles

Fixed seats /roll cage / harnesses / door squares for numbers

Heavily modified rally car

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 22 Dec 2018

FULL ROLL CAGE AND FIXED SEATS

HEAVILY MODIFIED RALLY CAR

Pass 16 Sep 2016 14,829 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2015 14,043 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear differential oily

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2014 68 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear seats or seat belts

Fail 1 Apr 2014 50 miles

Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

no rear seats or seat belts

Pass 22 Apr 2013 13,960 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

no rear seat belts fitted

Fail 18 Apr 2013 13,960 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

no rear seat belts fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2008
Fail 30 Sep 2008

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Dec 2007

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on floor near side

corrosion on floor offside

Fail 28 Nov 2007

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame locating pin locking device missing (2.4.G.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrosion on floor near side

corrosion on floor offside

Pass 20 Oct 2006
Fail 17 Oct 2006

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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A17 HOR is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 3,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 A17 HOR, 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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A17 HOR is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1984.

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