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EMD 225V

1980 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,510 mi
Last recorded15,510 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 1980 Opel Manta55,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMD 225V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 15,510 miles

Nearside Rear Outer sill corrosion starting to build

Pass 9 Sep 2020 15,347 miles

rear brakes only just met imbalance limit

Fail 27 Aug 2020 15,308 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 27 Jul 2020 15,283 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function both rears do not work (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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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EMD 225V is a 1980 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 55,181 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 EMD 225V, 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 46 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was EMD 225V registered?

EMD 225V is a 1980 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 March 1980.

Is EMD 225V safe to buy?

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