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F739 LVS

1989 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,354 mi
Last recorded40,354 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Opel Manta23,724 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF739 LVS
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2025 40,354 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 39,506 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 39,402 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 39,255 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 39,074 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Small cracks in number plate. (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Prop shaft mounting bracket bushes worn. Offside and Nearside.

Fail 15 Jul 2021 39,063 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front fog lamps in-operative

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 38,905 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 9 Jun 2020 38,904 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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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F739 LVS is a 1989 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1989 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 23,724 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 F739 LVS, 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 37 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was F739 LVS registered?

F739 LVS is a 1989 Opel Manta, first registered on 12 January 1989.

Is F739 LVS safe to buy?

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