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E99 CDV

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

23,512 mi
Last recorded23,512 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE99 CDV
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 23,512 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 23,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Oct 2021 23,360 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired sill (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 23,222 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2020 23,200 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 22,401 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 22,361 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch area at battery tray X2 holes (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at inner arch at bottom of "A" pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outside of chassis leg at spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking pipe going through inner arch (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting at inner arch at bottom of "A" pillar (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak and misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 21,711 miles

All underside metal parts and panels rusty.

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 21,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 20,155 miles

All fuel pipes very rusty.

All underside metal parts and panels rusty.

Pass 20 Apr 2015 18,556 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Oct 2012 18,550 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s/f inner wing holed & corroded but outside prescribed area

Pass 11 Oct 2011 17,963 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

spare wheel well holed & corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 17,961 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

spare wheel well holed & corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 17,510 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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E99 CDV is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 1988 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,339 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 E99 CDV, 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 38 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E99 CDV registered?

E99 CDV is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 April 1988.

Is E99 CDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E99 CDV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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