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A654 SWS

1984 Opel Manta

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

42,817 mi
Last recorded42,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA654 SWS
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 42,817 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2024 42,684 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2020 42,629 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 42,537 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 41,629 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 41,440 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 41,308 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 40,904 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2014 39,896 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 39,583 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 39,123 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 38,941 miles

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 27 Jun 2011 38,941 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 5 Jun 2010 38,574 miles

offside front tyre cracked on sidewall

Pass 3 Jul 2009 38,477 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 38,477 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 38,421 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 38,358 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 38,226 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2006 38,226 miles

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

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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A654 SWS is a 1984 Opel Manta in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 A654 SWS, 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 A654 SWS registered?

A654 SWS is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 January 1984.

Is A654 SWS safe to buy?

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