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F488 KPU

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,682 mi
Last recorded93,682 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2008
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF488 KPU
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2008 93,682 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlamp aim on the minimum

Fail 13 Aug 2008 93,682 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

nearside headlamp aim on the minimum

Pass 1 Sep 2007 83,391 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Aug 2006 79,334 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2006 79,334 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear wiper blade worn

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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F488 KPU is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F488 KPU, 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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F488 KPU is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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