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C878 DWU

1986 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

64,656 mi
Last recorded64,656 miles
Recorded on12 May 2015
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC878 DWU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2015 64,656 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 64,640 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2013 64,444 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 64,406 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 64,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 64,095 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 65,714 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

n/s/r exhaust clamp deteriorated.

Pass 26 Oct 2009 65,625 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 65,482 miles

n/s/f wing insecure at bottom

Fail 8 Oct 2008 65,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

n/s/f wing insecure at bottom

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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C878 DWU is a 1986 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 C878 DWU, 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 C878 DWU registered?

C878 DWU is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 25 April 1986.

Is C878 DWU safe to buy?

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