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DLE 866Y

1983 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

68,121 mi
Last recorded68,121 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDLE 866Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 68,121 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 67,379 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint deformed but serviceable slight play (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 65,956 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 65,951 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

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

rear diff oil seal leaking

Fail 9 Dec 2011 65,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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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DLE 866Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 DLE 866Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DLE 866Y registered?

DLE 866Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 24 February 1983.

Is DLE 866Y safe to buy?

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