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F244 CYD

1988 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,275 mi
Last recorded35,275 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF244 CYD
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 35,275 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 33,980 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 32,650 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 32,228 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2021 32,228 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

All four tyres heavily cracked and perished

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 31,880 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2018 30,011 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2017 29,597 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 29,335 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 28,049 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 27,548 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 26,909 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 26,286 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 25,783 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 25,731 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 25,180 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 25,180 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2009 22,645 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 21,154 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 19,870 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 18,907 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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F244 CYD is a 1988 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 F244 CYD, 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 F244 CYD registered?

F244 CYD is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F244 CYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F244 CYD shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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