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F445 AEC

1988 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,641 mi
Last recorded77,641 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 AEC
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 77,641 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2024 77,460 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2024 77,432 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both door pillars (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2023 77,069 miles

Nearside Brake cable damaged but not to excess handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))

Fail 10 Jun 2023 77,017 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced bad earth (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Aug 2021 76,631 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2021 76,481 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer & underside beside suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed x 2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2020 76,213 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 76,209 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner chassis leg behind exhaust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 75,988 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2018 75,952 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis /cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (inner side) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 74,754 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 74,754 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working x 2 (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 74,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 72,287 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 70,771 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 68,965 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,123 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 65,958 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 64,142 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 62,623 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 62,300 miles

N/s parking brake cable guide grommets on back plate and retaining brackets deteriorated allowing cable to contact both the brake backplate and retaining bracket.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 61,756 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 61,100 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F445 AEC is a 1988 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 F445 AEC, 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 F445 AEC registered?

F445 AEC is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 26 August 1988.

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