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E478 EOY

1987 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Aug 2026
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

43,831 mi
Last recorded43,831 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2025
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE478 EOY
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2025 43,831 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 43,646 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 43,440 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 43,411 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 43,037 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,910 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2007 42,577 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 42,577 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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E478 EOY is a 1987 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E478 EOY, 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 E478 EOY registered?

E478 EOY is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 28 October 1987.

Is E478 EOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for E478 EOY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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