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E95 GCP

1987 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,079 mi
Last recorded85,079 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2013
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE95 GCP
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2013 85,079 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 84,258 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2011 83,177 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 83,157 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 83,056 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 83,042 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,802 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 81,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2009 81,774 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s/r handbrake cable insecure

Fail 20 Jun 2008 81,652 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 81,652 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2007 80,606 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside main chassie starting to corrode

Fail 22 Jun 2007 80,606 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside main chassie starting to corrode

Fail 15 Jun 2007 80,592 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

offside front main chassie starting to corrode

Pass 20 Jun 2006 79,735 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

centre exhaust rubbing on rear crossmember

offside and nearside front chassis legs going rusty

offside reversing lamp not working

Fail 16 Jun 2006 79,735 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

center exhaust rubbing on crossmember

offside and nearside front chassis legs going rusty

offside reversing lamp not working

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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E95 GCP is a 1987 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E95 GCP, 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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E95 GCP is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 27 October 1987.

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