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A775 KVF

1983 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2024
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,872 mi
Last recorded99,872 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2023
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA775 KVF
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2023 99,872 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 99,618 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 99,606 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play steering tie rod end (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor areas (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

front chassis areas welded and undersealed unable to determine condition of repair

underside steering braking and suspension components corroded

Pass 30 May 2009 99,585 miles

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front inner steering arm has slight play

Fail 28 May 2009 99,583 miles

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

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting rivet missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Oil leak

o/s front inner steering arm has slight play

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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A775 KVF is a 1983 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 A775 KVF, 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 A775 KVF registered?

A775 KVF is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 11 November 1983.

Is A775 KVF safe to buy?

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