MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
56,010 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded multiple (5.2.6)
Offside Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front -> centre joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front inner wheel arch corroded at front (behind headlamp) and rear
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
heavy corrosion to offside and nearside sill not yet excessive
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between downpipe and centre (7.1.2)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
heavy corrosion to offside and nearside sill not yet excessive
Front sill corroded not yet excessive
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front sill corroded not yet excessive
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
damage to both front wings
oil leak
rear fog lamp slightly loose
wipers slightly smeary
How Reliable is the Opel Manta?
Based on 9,040 MOT tests across 1,245 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FHJ 1Y is a 1988 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc 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 FHJ 1Y, 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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FHJ 1Y is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 May 1988.
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