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C980 SPC

1986 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

27,187 mi
Last recorded27,187 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC980 SPC
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 27,187 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2025 27,184 miles

Brake cable damaged handbrake cable frayed more than 50% (1.1.15 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp missing (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2024 26,460 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 25,511 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2022 23,835 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 May 2015 21,621 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,186 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 16,710 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 15,323 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2011 14,029 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 12,702 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 10,429 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 10,428 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front suspension bushes worn

h.c high on idle

n/s/f inner wing corroded

welding carried out and undersealed

Pass 3 Oct 2007 10,357 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 10,357 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 10,347 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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C980 SPC is a 1986 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 C980 SPC, 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 C980 SPC registered?

C980 SPC is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 18 January 1986.

Is C980 SPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for C980 SPC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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