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E845 EVJ

1987 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

2,440 mi
Last recorded2,440 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE845 EVJ
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 2,440 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 2,377 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 2,119 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 1,685 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2019 1,609 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 1,554 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 1,554 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 8 May 2017 1,480 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 1,434 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 1,414 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2012 1,414 miles

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

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2011 917 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 914 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2009 761 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 636 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 371 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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E845 EVJ is a 1987 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 E845 EVJ, 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 E845 EVJ registered?

E845 EVJ is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 December 1987.

Is E845 EVJ safe to buy?

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