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EVH 587W

1980 Opel Manta

Orange Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2012
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,816 mi
Last recorded69,816 miles
Recorded on3 May 2011
Typical for 1980 Opel Manta55,181 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEVH 587W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1980
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 May 2011 69,816 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,442 miles

Battery insecure

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 69,393 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

advise both rear bottomshocker bolts not screwed to nyloc in nut

Pass 2 Jun 2006 68,798 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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EVH 587W is a 1980 Opel Manta in Orange with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EVH 587W, 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 EVH 587W registered?

EVH 587W is a 1980 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1980.

Is EVH 587W safe to buy?

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