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A18 OTJ

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

50,648 mi
Last recorded50,648 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2017
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 OTJ
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2017 50,648 miles

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage/weakness

Both main beam and offside dipped beam lamp reflectors deteriorated,but meeting test criteria

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust silencer showing deterioration (7.1.2)

Front anti-roll bar bushings on wishbones perishing

Fuel pipes showing corrosion damage

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside wiper blade showing deterioration

Pass 6 Jul 2016 50,518 miles

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Both main beam and offside dipped beam lamp reflectors deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer showing deterioration (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes showing corrosion damage

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper blade showing deterioration

Fail 6 Jul 2016 50,518 miles

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

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Both main beam and offside dipped beam lamp reflectors deteriorated

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer showing deterioration (7.1.2)

Fuel pipes showing corrosion damage

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside wiper blade showing deterioration

Pass 22 May 2014 50,241 miles

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Center exhaust silencer showing deterioration

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 May 2014 50,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Areas of vehicle underside showing corrosion damage

Both headlamp reflectors slightly deteriorated

Center exhaust silencer showing deterioration and minor leak of exhaust gasses

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Rear exhaust silencer mounting perishing

Pass 21 May 2013 49,129 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 48,687 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 48,685 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,248 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 48,248 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2010 47,472 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 47,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 46,310 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 44,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 41,967 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 40,634 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 40,634 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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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A18 OTJ is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 A18 OTJ, 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 A18 OTJ registered?

A18 OTJ is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 7 September 1984.

Is A18 OTJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for A18 OTJ shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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