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C548 DMP

1985 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,920 mi
Last recorded40,920 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2023
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC548 DMP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2023 40,920 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2022 40,912 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 40,891 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 40,843 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nsf tyre showing signs of age wear( cracking

Nsr tyre showing signs of age wear ( cracking

Osr tyre showing signs of age wear ( cracking

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front door grab handles are lose inside vehicle

oil leak ( diff

Fail 9 Jun 2019 40,842 miles

Vehicle structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced osf (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated osf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Exhaust mounting defective Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nsf tyre showing signs of age wear( cracking

Nsr tyre showing signs of age wear ( cracking

Osf tyre showing signs of age wear( cracking

Osr tyre showing signs of age wear ( cracking

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front door grab handles are lose inside vehicle

oil leak ( diff

Pass 23 May 2018 40,815 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 40,542 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 40,489 miles

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 40,489 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2014 39,924 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 39,822 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 39,821 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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C548 DMP is a 1985 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C548 DMP, 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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C548 DMP is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 August 1985.

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