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F20 PEL

1988 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,467 mi
Last recorded6,467 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2015
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF20 PEL
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2015 6,467 miles

slight corrosion on fuel pipes.

Fail 7 Jul 2015 6,467 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

slight corrosion on fuel pipes

Pass 28 Apr 2011 6,050 miles

nearside outer sill poor con

Fail 26 Apr 2011 6,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

nearside outer sill poor con

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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F20 PEL is a 1988 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 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 F20 PEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F20 PEL registered?

F20 PEL is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F20 PEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for F20 PEL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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