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D252 MEE

1986 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

34,035 mi
Last recorded34,035 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD252 MEE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 34,035 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2024 32,809 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 31,595 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2023 31,544 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 30,273 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2021 29,015 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 27,944 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 26,672 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2017 25,488 miles

All four arches starting to corroded

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jul 2016 23,751 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 22,379 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 25 Jun 2015 22,379 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 20,798 miles

Advise o/s/r handbrake cable fraying.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 19,576 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 18,211 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f headlight cracked/damaged

Pass 14 May 2011 16,692 miles

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Oil leak

brake slight out balance - service brake 59% efficiency

front tyres slight worn - o/s/r tyre slight worn

headlight glass cracked

horn swich slight loose advise attension

light corrosion brake pipe

no rear seat belts fitted

slight corrosion chassis floor seams rear axle coil spring

slight play front bearings- slight noise rear hubs

Pass 8 May 2010 15,582 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 14,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 14,059 miles

Advise n/s/f headlight cracked.

Pass 21 Feb 2007 12,754 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 10,843 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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D252 MEE is a 1986 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 D252 MEE, 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 D252 MEE registered?

D252 MEE is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1986.

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