CarVerify

Free Car Check

CGH 926S

1978 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

1,512 mi
Last recorded1,512 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 1978 Opel Manta51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Opel
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCGH 926S
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1978
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 1,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 1,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 254 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but no movement

Fail 14 Sep 2015 254 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front shock absorber lower bush deteriorated but no movement

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 96,221 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 95,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 95,154 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 94,216 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 93,474 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 92,073 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 91,072 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 89,049 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 87,523 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 87,523 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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
Full Opel Manta reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CGH 926S is a 1978 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 1978 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,511 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 CGH 926S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CGH 926S?

You can check the full history of CGH 926S by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CGH 926S registered?

CGH 926S is a 1978 Opel Manta, first registered on 23 June 1978.

Is CGH 926S safe to buy?

The MOT history for CGH 926S shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CGH 926S have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CGH 926S. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.