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A976 DAL

1984 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

58,542 mi
Last recorded58,542 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 1984 Opel Manta41,458 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA976 DAL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1984
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 9 Apr 2022 58,542 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated axle seal has leaked into brake drum (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail under drivers seat has a previous repair that has a hole from corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated axle seal has leaked into brake drum (1.1.13 (b))

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner wing to firewall is corroded at joint (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak from rear of gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front offside and nearside front seats have slight movement in rails, but are still secure.

Rear fuel tank is corroded

Pass 8 May 2021 56,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 51,978 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 48,889 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2017 47,324 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 47,324 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 44,129 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 41,477 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 38,970 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 36,351 miles

underside of vehicle has been waxoyled

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,322 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 36,313 miles

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Fuel pipe excessively damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

surface corrosion to front suspension components and suframe areas

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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A976 DAL is a 1984 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A976 DAL, 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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A976 DAL is a 1984 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 January 1984.

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