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A398 RRP

1983 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

22,764 mi
Last recorded22,764 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2006
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA398 RRP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2006 22,764 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

battery insecure

both front floors heavily corroded and holed

both outer sills heavily corroded

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pipes heavily corroded

heavy corrosion to under side of vehicle

off side front brake binding slightly

off side front inner wing holed and heavily corroded

off side rear wheel arch slightly corroded

rear metal brake pipes heavily corroded

slight corrosion round battery tray

slight engine coolent leak

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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A398 RRP is a 1983 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 A398 RRP, 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 43 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A398 RRP registered?

A398 RRP is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1983.

Is A398 RRP safe to buy?

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