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C149 FJN

1985 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

15,371 mi
Last recorded15,371 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC149 FJN
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 15,371 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 14,835 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2021 79,823 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 79,222 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 78,765 miles

oil leak

Fail 30 May 2015 78,743 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

blue smoke exhaust

fibre glass front fitted

servo vacuum pipe loose

Pass 11 Jan 2014 76,181 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust touching crossmember

rear propshaft mount has slight movement

Fail 4 Jan 2014 76,176 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust touching crossmember

rear propshaft mount has slight movement

Pass 15 Dec 2012 74,508 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

bad oil leak from rear diferential

nearside front wheel bearing has slight play

rear diferential noisey when rear wheel spun

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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C149 FJN is a 1985 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 C149 FJN, 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 C149 FJN registered?

C149 FJN is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 2 August 1985.

Is C149 FJN safe to buy?

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