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A216 VDE

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

24,211 mi
Last recorded24,211 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 VDE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 24,211 miles
Pass 12 May 2022 24,162 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2020 24,018 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 23,829 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 23,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake binding

Pass 2 Oct 2013 23,877 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 21,493 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 21,272 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 21,247 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 21,199 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 21,199 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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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A216 VDE is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 A216 VDE, 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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How do I check the history of A216 VDE?

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What year was A216 VDE registered?

A216 VDE is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 30 December 1984.

Is A216 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A216 VDE shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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