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E154 KBP

1987 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

34,346 mi
Last recorded34,346 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE154 KBP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 34,346 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Fail 3 Feb 2017 34,344 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 33,847 miles

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Front reg plate cracked

Fail 22 Jan 2016 33,845 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Several areas on floor sills and chassis (5.2.6)

Corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Front reg plate cracked

Pass 25 Apr 2014 29,356 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 16,198 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 16,198 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 14,286 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 8,212 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 2,358 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 94,931 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 84,375 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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E154 KBP is a 1987 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E154 KBP, 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 E154 KBP registered?

E154 KBP is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 October 1987.

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