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A643 TGF

1983 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

5,920 mi
Last recorded5,920 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA643 TGF
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2020 5,920 miles
Pass 2 May 2019 3,955 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 1,372 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 67 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 5,833 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 99,398 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2008 1,287 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 1,255 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 94,687 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 89,578 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2006 89,321 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s front seat missing.

o/s front floor pan corroded but not in prescibed area.

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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A643 TGF is a 1983 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A643 TGF, 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.

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What year was A643 TGF registered?

A643 TGF is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 27 October 1983.

Is A643 TGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for A643 TGF shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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