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F317 HTT

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,419 mi
Last recorded54,419 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 HTT
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 54,419 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2025 53,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 52,526 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2023 52,222 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 51,992 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 51,832 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 51,104 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 49,400 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 48,508 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 48,483 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

all suspension loered . steering rack and steering arms running acute angles

differing wheel construction and size front to rear . differing tyre size front to rear

engine replaced 2000 cc 20 v unit fitted

fuel pump independant supply to ignition feed . ignition feed recommended

poor pattern offside front dip lamp

Fail 3 Jun 2015 48,458 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

all suspension loered . steering rack and steering arms running acute angles

differing wheel construction and size front to rear . differing tyre size front to rear

engine replaced 2000 cc 20 v unit fitted

fuel pump independant supply to ignition feed . ignition feed recommended

poor pattern offside front dip lamp

Pass 23 Oct 2007 47,094 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 47,005 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2005 46,167 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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F317 HTT is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 F317 HTT, 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 F317 HTT registered?

F317 HTT is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F317 HTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F317 HTT shows 14 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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