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C833 FTH

1985 Opel Manta

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,688 mi
Last recorded44,688 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 1985 Opel Manta58,827 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC833 FTH
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1985
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 44,688 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2022 44,555 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 44,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 44,103 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both sills in rusty condision

Fail 22 Jan 2015

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Pass 16 Jan 2014 43,708 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 41,670 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2012 41,670 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 40,346 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 40,346 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009
Pass 28 Nov 2008 37,531 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 36,101 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 34,584 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 33,289 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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C833 FTH is a 1985 Opel Manta in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 C833 FTH, 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 C833 FTH registered?

C833 FTH is a 1985 Opel Manta, first registered on 29 August 1985.

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