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A666 MFC

1983 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

45,426 mi
Last recorded45,426 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2018
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA666 MFC
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2018 45,426 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 45,243 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2016 45,203 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2015 45,193 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

corrosion to rear chassis legs / floor pan / inner sills / nearside front inner wing

Fail 17 Jul 2015 45,186 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

slight corrosion to nearside front inner wing

Pass 29 May 2008 43,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 18 Oct 2005 40,777 miles

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

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front chassis members corroding

exhaust corroding

front number plate cracked

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

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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A666 MFC is a 1983 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 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 A666 MFC, 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 A666 MFC registered?

A666 MFC is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 November 1983.

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