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A765 KCC

1983 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,051 mi
Last recorded70,051 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA765 KCC
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 70,051 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre side wall splitting

under side of vehicle under sealed

Pass 29 Jan 2016 68,774 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2016 68,774 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,711 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 67,666 miles

n/s/r brake binding

underside corroded

windscreen scratched

both front dip beam image faint

Fail 7 Oct 2013 67,659 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/r binding

underside corroded and welding to areas

windscreen scratched

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,219 miles

ADVISE UNDER SEAL TO ALL LOWER COMPONENTS

Pass 24 Dec 2010 67,207 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 67,207 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 59,510 miles

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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A765 KCC is a 1983 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 A765 KCC, 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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A765 KCC is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 October 1983.

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