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D534 RHJ

1986 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2026
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,555 mi
Last recorded72,555 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Opel Manta59,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD534 RHJ
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2025 72,555 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2024 72,410 miles
Pass 17 May 2023 72,224 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2022 72,001 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2022 72,001 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2021 71,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 71,551 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front chassis corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2016 71,514 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2016 71,510 miles

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

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

coolant leak radiator

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 71,439 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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D534 RHJ is a 1986 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D534 RHJ, 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 D534 RHJ registered?

D534 RHJ is a 1986 Opel Manta, first registered on 13 October 1986.

Is D534 RHJ safe to buy?

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