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A322 JLU

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

88,025 mi
Last recorded88,025 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA322 JLU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 88,025 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 87,655 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2023 87,303 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 86,832 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 86,168 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 85,624 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2019 84,403 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 83,791 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Jul 2017 83,031 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 82,289 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 81,861 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 81,841 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 80,489 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 79,118 miles

Center exhaust mount broken and center exhaust joint loose

Exhaust surface corroded

Foglight tell tell not working

Rear suspension surface corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 79,118 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Center exhaust mount broken and center exhaust joint loose

Exhaust surface corroded

Foglight tell tell not working

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear suspension surface corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2012 78,448 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 78,381 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear diff noise when turning wheels

Pass 21 Jan 2011 77,547 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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A322 JLU is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 A322 JLU, 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 A322 JLU registered?

A322 JLU is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 6 March 1984.

Is A322 JLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A322 JLU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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