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GEX 262Y

1983 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2024
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

51,235 mi
Last recorded51,235 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGEX 262Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 51,235 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2022 50,439 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,132 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 49,499 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 48,885 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 48,384 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front head lamps cracked

Pass 10 Dec 2007 47,906 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Dec 2006 46,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2006 46,830 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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GEX 262Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 GEX 262Y, 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 43 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 GEX 262Y registered?

GEX 262Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 June 1983.

Is GEX 262Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for GEX 262Y shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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