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D231 HMF

1986 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

74,653 mi
Last recorded74,653 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD231 HMF
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 74,653 miles

fuel pipe by pump perished

Fail 22 Oct 2025 74,653 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

fuel pipe by pump perished

Pass 24 Oct 2023 74,434 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2022 74,148 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 73,965 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 73,614 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 73,206 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 72,653 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 72,129 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 71,575 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 71,086 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 70,748 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2013 70,317 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,753 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 69,140 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 68,584 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 68,085 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 67,427 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 67,376 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 66,633 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 65,680 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 64,820 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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D231 HMF is a 1986 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 D231 HMF, 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 D231 HMF registered?

D231 HMF is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 2 August 1986.

Is D231 HMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D231 HMF shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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