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F662 OHW

1988 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

13,538 mi
Last recorded13,538 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF662 OHW
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 13,538 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 13,250 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 11,417 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 7,617 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

side repeaters are non permanent fixture

underside heavily undersealed

Fail 19 Aug 2014 7,617 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on trailing arm

side repeaters are non permanent fixture

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,077 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 26 Jul 2013 5,051 miles

Nearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

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

Offside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 2,983 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2012 2,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jul 2011 1,725 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 95,969 miles

front passenger seat not fitted

front reg plate

fuel pipes rusty

n/s wiper

previous repairs to underside of vehicle

rear diff' noisy

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 8 May 2008 95,944 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes around fuel pump assembly damp

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s front passenger seat not fitted at time of test

n/s rear boot floor and n/s front inner wing corroded and holed

o/s rear chassis leg corroded

o/s wiper deteriorated

previous welded repairs to vehicle

rear differential noisey

Fail 26 Feb 2008 95,829 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

front number plate slightly deteriorated

fuel pipes around fuel pump assembly damp

metal fuel pipes corroded

n/s boot floor and n/s front inner wing corroded and holed

o/s rear chassis leg corroded

previous welded repairs to vehicle

Pass 27 Jan 2007 90,106 miles

original advisories still apply

weld repairs undersield

Fail 23 Jan 2007 90,105 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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F662 OHW is a 1988 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 F662 OHW, 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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F662 OHW is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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