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A887 SAE

1983 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,107 mi
Last recorded65,107 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA887 SAE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 65,107 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 64,618 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 64,312 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 64,029 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2020 64,029 miles

Position lamp not working all (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 64,016 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 63,885 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2018 63,885 miles

Emissions not tested misefire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheelarch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheelarch (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 63,577 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 63,577 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,008 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 62,584 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2015 62,584 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

osf wheel bearing noisey

Pass 26 Jun 2014 61,445 miles

Front anti roll bar link bushes cracked and perished

Slight engine oil leak

Slight leak from rear axle

Top of n/s/f wing holed and corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2013 60,285 miles

wiper blades poor

Fail 20 Jun 2013 60,285 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

wiper blades poor

Pass 22 Jun 2012 58,878 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 58,878 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 57,499 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2011 57,497 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 56,613 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,611 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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A887 SAE is a 1983 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 A887 SAE, 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 A887 SAE registered?

A887 SAE is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 6 October 1983.

Is A887 SAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A887 SAE shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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