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D299 ARX

1987 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,861 mi
Last recorded68,861 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD299 ARX
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 68,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 68,859 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,840 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,840 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 65,181 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 65,163 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2009 65,146 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre is perishing

Slight gearbox oil leak

Spare tyre is perishing

Pass 30 May 2006 62,632 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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
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D299 ARX is a 1987 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 56,856 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 D299 ARX, 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 39 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D299 ARX registered?

D299 ARX is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 June 1987.

Is D299 ARX safe to buy?

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