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C3 GTE

1986 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,317 mi
Last recorded60,317 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 GTE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2026 60,317 miles

Nearside Front chassis rail corroded but not reducing structural integrity.

Pass 26 Apr 2025 60,139 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 60,077 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2023 59,972 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 59,822 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2021 59,482 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 57,809 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 55,521 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 53,140 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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C3 GTE is a 1986 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1986 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.3% with a typical mileage of 59,974 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 C3 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 40 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was C3 GTE registered?

C3 GTE is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 December 1986.

Is C3 GTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for C3 GTE shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C3 GTE have outstanding finance?

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