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BLT 527T

1978 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,816 mi
Last recorded80,816 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 1978 Opel Manta51,511 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBLT 527T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,816 miles

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding at rear section

Fail 15 Jul 2019 80,816 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

brake fluid level warning lamp illuminated

nearside front inner wheel arch corroding at rear section

Pass 26 Jul 2018 80,792 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 80,773 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 80,761 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 80,548 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 80,425 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 80,425 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 May 2013 79,883 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 79,441 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 79,392 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BLT 527T is a 1978 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1978 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,511 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 BLT 527T, 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 48 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BLT 527T registered?

BLT 527T is a 1978 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1978.

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