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C143 SGU

1985 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2026
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

86,779 mi
Last recorded86,779 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2025
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC143 SGU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,779 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2025 86,779 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 86,564 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing slight corrosion ( not in perscribed area )

Fail 2 Feb 2023 86,564 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both sides chassis legs (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front inner wing slight corrosion ( not in perscribed area )

Front Fuel pipe union leaking excessively or a risk of fire securing clips missing (6.1.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 86,048 miles

corrosion on nearside front inner wing not in prescribed area

corrosion on offside front inner wing ( not holed )

rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Fail 21 Apr 2021 86,048 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion on nearside front inner wing not in prescribed area

corrosion on offside front inner wing ( not holed )

rear fuel pipes slight corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 85,417 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 85,412 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 84,769 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 83,390 miles

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

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres cracked

Fail 27 May 2016 83,390 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

n/s and o/s front and rear tyres cracked

Pass 27 May 2015 79,544 miles

All 4 tyres have cracking to the tread and sidewalls

Fail 22 May 2015 79,537 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

All 4 tyres have cracking to the tread and sidewalls

Charge light is on

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 75,903 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 May 2013 73,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SILL COVERS RESTRICTING INSPECTION

Fail 13 May 2013 73,464 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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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C143 SGU is a 1985 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 C143 SGU, 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 C143 SGU registered?

C143 SGU is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 October 1985.

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