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A531 AJM

1984 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2010
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

99,979 mi
Last recorded99,979 miles
Recorded on7 May 2009
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA531 AJM
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2009 99,979 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 99,978 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

vehicle has alot of corrosion -

Pass 2 May 2008 99,303 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 98,441 miles

osf inner wing corroded this car has been welded †all over

Pass 2 May 2006 97,353 miles

nearside rear inner arch holed

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

started test at 15.44 computer told me to close down restart again time 16.45 now loging off as it lost my origanal start time

Pass 2 May 2006 97,353 miles

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

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

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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A531 AJM is a 1984 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 A531 AJM, 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 A531 AJM registered?

A531 AJM is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 January 1984.

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