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A785 LPP

1983 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

12,010 mi
Last recorded12,010 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA785 LPP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 12,010 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Mar 2017 12,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2016 11,934 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Apr 2016 11,934 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 11,925 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 11,772 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 11,744 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged

slight play in o/s steering coponent

various areas of underbody corrosion

Fail 3 Jun 2011 11,701 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f seat belt webbing slightly damaged

slight play in o/s steering coponent

various areas of underbody corrosion

Pass 21 May 2010 11,461 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

corrosion n/s/f & o/s/f lower suspension mount areas

n/s/f tyre uneven wear

slight play in o/s steering componant

Pass 22 May 2009 10,660 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front disc back plate slightl corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s+n/s front chassie getting weak

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Fail 18 May 2009 10,648 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s front disc back plate slightl corroded

n/s/f brake binding slightly

o/s+n/s front chassie getting weak

slight play in o/s inner rack joint

Pass 26 Apr 2008 9,367 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front+rear chassie getting weak

n/s/f+o/s/r brakes bindding slightly

Pass 4 Apr 2007 8,572 miles

as per test no-541800997014

Fail 31 Mar 2007 8,565 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

chassie getting weak

headlamps reflectors slightly dull †o/s/f chassie accident damage/repaired

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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A785 LPP is a 1983 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 A785 LPP, 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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A785 LPP is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 August 1983.

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