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C50 FWL

1986 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

15,255 mi
Last recorded15,255 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC50 FWL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2025 15,255 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2024 14,743 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 13,560 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 12,564 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2022 12,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 11,884 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly fouling

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

Slight corrosion to body

Fail 21 Dec 2020 11,884 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly fouling

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

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

Slight corrosion to body

Pass 23 Jan 2020 10,234 miles

has slight corrosion under body

Fail 22 Jan 2020 10,234 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

has slight corrosion under body

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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C50 FWL is a 1986 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 C50 FWL, 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 C50 FWL registered?

C50 FWL is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 February 1986.

Is C50 FWL safe to buy?

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