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A895 RRH

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

10,530 mi
Last recorded10,530 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA895 RRH
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 10,530 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2024 10,305 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 10,305 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 10,305 miles

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2020 10,305 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Aug 2016 7,851 miles

advised exhuaust noisey

advised front valence corroded

advised fuel pipes rusted

advised gen corrosion under side

advised nsf inner rack end slight play

advised nsr inner wheel vallence

advised osf wheel bearing has play

advised rear tyres on rims

Fail 8 Aug 2016 7,851 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advised exhuaust noisey

advised fuel pipes rusted

advised gen corrosion under side

advised nsf inner rack end slight play

advised nsr inner wheel vallence

advised osf wheel bearing has play

Pass 15 Jun 2015 6,105 miles

advised front vallence damaged loose

advised nsf osf wheel bearing slight rougness

advised osr inner wheel arch corroded

advised osr outer wheel arch corroded

advised rear diff noisey on road test

Fail 15 Jun 2015 6,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

advised front vallence damaged loose

advised nsf osf wheel bearing slight rougness

advised osr inner wheel arch corroded

advised osr outer wheel arch corroded

advised rear diff noisey on road test

Pass 17 Jun 2014 96,670 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 88,081 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 86,048 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 83,540 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 83,540 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 22 Dec 2009 83,534 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Dec 2008 82,031 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 81,717 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

read seatbelts not fitted.mounting areas corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2007 80,766 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 79,957 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 78,754 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 78,754 miles

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

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

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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A895 RRH is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1984 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.1% with a typical mileage of 41,458 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 A895 RRH, 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 42 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A895 RRH registered?

A895 RRH is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 25 May 1984.

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