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C98 CWX

1986 Opel Manta

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

97,040 mi
Last recorded97,040 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC98 CWX
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2025 97,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2024 96,587 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 96,587 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 96,587 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 May 2022 96,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 96,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 14 Aug 2019 96,412 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 95,456 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 95,454 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 94,569 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2016 93,568 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 92,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 91,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2013 89,187 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 89,187 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 86,974 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 86,974 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 84,428 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 82,092 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2009 82,092 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 80,515 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 79,038 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 79,038 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 77,642 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Aug 2006 77,634 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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C98 CWX is a 1986 Opel Manta in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 C98 CWX, 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 C98 CWX registered?

C98 CWX is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 12 February 1986.

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