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F40 APS

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

38,426 mi
Last recorded38,426 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF40 APS
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 38,426 miles

Heavily undersealed obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 15 Apr 2025 38,313 miles

Underbody undersealed obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 2 May 2024 38,128 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 May 2023 38,015 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox end seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2022 37,914 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox end seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2020 37,619 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underbody heavily undersealed preventing full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2019 37,503 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material general pipe corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 36,997 miles

center exhaust corroded

fuel pipes corroded

underbody corroded (front inner wings very badly corroded)

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,660 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

underbody corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2016 36,251 miles

underbody slightly corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 35,796 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2009 35,264 miles

nearside rear brake gripping slightly

Fail 4 Jun 2009 35,264 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear brake gripping slightly

Pass 7 May 2008 35,221 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 35,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 May 2007 35,176 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 34,973 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

advise :- spare wheel well and front lower (radiator)crossmember will require attention before next test

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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F40 APS is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 F40 APS, 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 F40 APS registered?

F40 APS is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F40 APS safe to buy?

The MOT history for F40 APS shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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