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A535 LYG

1983 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

96,778 mi
Last recorded96,778 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA535 LYG
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2024 96,778 miles

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

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

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

underbody and sills corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2023 96,177 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 95,411 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 94,600 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019
Pass 3 Jul 2018 91,405 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 89,444 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 89,444 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 87,804 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 85,248 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 82,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 80,629 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 77,228 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 72,769 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 24 Jun 2010 69,049 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 65,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 61,939 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 58,564 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 52,874 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 52,872 miles

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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A535 LYG is a 1983 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A535 LYG, 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 A535 LYG registered?

A535 LYG is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 11 October 1983.

Is A535 LYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for A535 LYG shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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