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E913 VWL

1987 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

1,642 mi
Last recorded1,642 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE913 VWL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 1,642 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 1,000 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 99,161 miles

Nearside Front headlamp , reflector dim poor beam pattern

Offside Front slight water ingress , diffused beam pattern

some minor exhaust blows on joints

Fail 14 Nov 2016 99,155 miles

Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has excessive play steering arm to rack joint worn (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front headlamp , reflector dim poor beam pattern

Offside Front slight water ingress , diffused beam pattern

some minor exhaust blows on joints

Pass 18 Jun 2015 89,327 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,405 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 86,190 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 85,242 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,770 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 82,127 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jun 2010 82,127 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 80,110 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 78,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 76,481 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 71,725 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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E913 VWL is a 1987 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 E913 VWL, 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 E913 VWL registered?

E913 VWL is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E913 VWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E913 VWL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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