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F98 MKX

1989 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

23,745 mi
Last recorded23,745 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Opel Manta23,724 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF98 MKX
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc
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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 23,745 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox tail seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle centre plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 23,725 miles

Oil leak ()

SLIGHT NOISE FROM DIFF

Fail 12 Sep 2016 23,724 miles

Front Braking system leaking leaking from seal between master cylinder and servo (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Front Oil leak engine ()

Front Oil leak gear box ()

Rear Oil leak seeping oil from diff ()

Rear rear diff noisey

Pass 8 Sep 2015 23,650 miles

Offside Rear OUTER SILL CORRODED

Pass 11 Aug 2014 23,599 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 31 Jul 2014 23,596 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2013 23,490 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 23,273 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 23,122 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 22,688 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 22,454 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jul 2009 22,454 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,641 miles

Oil leak

nsf brake binding slightly

slight damage to chassis

Fail 24 Jul 2008 21,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

nsf brake binding slightly

slight damage to chassis

Pass 3 Jul 2007 21,315 miles

nearside front brake binding slightly

service brake (foot brake )travel

Fail 3 Jul 2007 21,315 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

nearside front brake binding slightly

service brake (foot brake)travel

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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F98 MKX is a 1989 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 F98 MKX, 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 F98 MKX registered?

F98 MKX is a 1989 Opel Manta, first registered on 3 March 1989.

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