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EWS 819W

1981 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,148 mi
Last recorded91,148 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEWS 819W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 91,148 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2020 91,129 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 90,088 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 89,225 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 87,091 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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EWS 819W is a 1981 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1981 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,045 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 EWS 819W, 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 45 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EWS 819W registered?

EWS 819W is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 March 1981.

Is EWS 819W safe to buy?

The MOT history for EWS 819W shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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