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C12 GTE

1985 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

10,426 mi
Last recorded10,426 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC12 GTE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 10,426 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2021 9,871 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 9,605 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 9,454 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 84,165 miles

underbody undersealed

Fail 29 May 2015 84,165 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

underbody undersealed

Pass 26 Jul 2011 8,849 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 5,865 miles

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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C12 GTE is a 1985 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1985 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.2% with a typical mileage of 58,827 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 C12 GTE, 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 41 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C12 GTE registered?

C12 GTE is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 December 1985.

Is C12 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C12 GTE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C12 GTE have outstanding finance?

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