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C890 DHV

1986 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,538 mi
Last recorded72,538 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2013
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC890 DHV
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2013 72,538 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 68,829 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 64,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake cable guides worn on rear backplates

Fail 1 Jul 2011 64,645 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

handbrake cable guides worn on rear backplates

Pass 28 Jun 2010 61,072 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2009 59,850 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 59,850 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 58,583 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 58,583 miles

Front Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

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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C890 DHV 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 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 C890 DHV, 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 C890 DHV registered?

C890 DHV is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 14 February 1986.

Is C890 DHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for C890 DHV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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