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D494 YMX

1987 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

95,420 mi
Last recorded95,420 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD494 YMX
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 95,420 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2019 95,420 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 May 2017 95,408 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 95,142 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 95,139 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 94,240 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal not alowing a full inspection

Fail 28 May 2015 94,236 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

all brake pipes covered in underseal not alowing a full inspection

nearside headlamp condensated

offside rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2013 93,520 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 93,520 miles

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

Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 18 May 2012 92,016 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 92,016 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 May 2011 88,448 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 83,504 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 83,504 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jun 2009 81,598 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 81,598 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 80,453 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2007 80,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 77,922 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 77,922 miles

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

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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D494 YMX is a 1987 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D494 YMX, 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 D494 YMX registered?

D494 YMX is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 25 February 1987.

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