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A357 ORN

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

68,338 mi
Last recorded68,338 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA357 ORN
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 68,338 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside and Offside floor corroded

Nearside and Offside sill corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 68,030 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 68,006 miles

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

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

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,204 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 67,204 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER WING (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 65,676 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 65,672 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2015 64,006 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 62,559 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 61,273 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 61,060 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 60,657 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,653 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 58,890 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 58,890 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 57,145 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 54,411 miles

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 53,510 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 52,622 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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A357 ORN is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A357 ORN, 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 A357 ORN registered?

A357 ORN is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 6 April 1984.

Is A357 ORN safe to buy?

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