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F86 XVF

1988 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

63,162 mi
Last recorded63,162 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF86 XVF
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2014 63,162 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2013 62,959 miles

Offside front service brake, has only just met the required service brake efficiency.

Fail 22 May 2013 62,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2012 62,724 miles

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

O/S/R sill panel rusted

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

Pass 12 May 2011 62,318 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 May 2010 62,155 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 62,155 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 15 May 2009 61,461 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 60,322 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 60,322 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 May 2007 59,016 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 57,046 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 57,046 miles

Nearside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Outer Seat belt attachment fitting badly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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F86 XVF is a 1988 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 F86 XVF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F86 XVF registered?

F86 XVF is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 16 August 1988.

Is F86 XVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for F86 XVF shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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