MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
68,121 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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