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D370 VRD

1986 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

46,365 mi
Last recorded46,365 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD370 VRD
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2025 46,365 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 46,323 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2017 45,664 miles

Both front inner wing corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2017 45,661 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Both front inner wing corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2016 43,489 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 43,489 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front chassis rails (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Dec 2015 41,113 miles

N/S/R Tyre perished

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 74,396 miles

Oil leak

all four tyres are perished,but not excessive enough to fail

some corrosion in both front chassis rails,but not excessive

Pass 20 Mar 2014 71,034 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 71,018 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 70,630 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2011 70,547 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 69,853 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

chassis repairs have been heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Feb 2011 69,848 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Feb 2010 68,713 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 67,839 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 67,801 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2008 66,835 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Feb 2008 66,835 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2007 65,716 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 65,705 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2005 64,364 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 29 Nov 2005 64,360 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

floor and rear sill's starting to crorrod

front streeing rack and arm's very slight play

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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D370 VRD is a 1986 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 D370 VRD, 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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D370 VRD is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 16 October 1986.

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