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A230 DDP

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

28,249 mi
Last recorded28,249 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA230 DDP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 28,249 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2024 27,720 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underbody surface corrosion in places

Pass 10 Aug 2023 27,317 miles

Emissions passed, Didin't print

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

Pass 30 Aug 2022 27,031 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2021 26,512 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 26,027 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2020 26,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Not Checked Due To Brake Bind

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 25,599 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 25,128 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 24,562 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 24,273 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 24,273 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 23,744 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 23,199 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 22,713 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 22,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2012 21,866 miles

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

offside rear footbrake effort low

Pass 2 Aug 2011 20,961 miles

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

Fail 5 Aug 2010 20,407 miles

Oil leak

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

indicators on maximum flashing rate

Pass 5 Aug 2010 20,407 miles

Oil leak

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

indicators on maximum flashing rate

Pass 20 Aug 2009 19,720 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 19,720 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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A230 DDP is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 A230 DDP, 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 A230 DDP registered?

A230 DDP is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 27 June 1984.

Is A230 DDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for A230 DDP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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