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HGL 409W

1980 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

6,765 mi
Last recorded6,765 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2006
Typical for 1980 Opel Manta55,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHGL 409W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1980
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2006 6,765 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

welding on sills

Fail 15 Sep 2006 6,759 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

unable to inspect welding repairs on both sills

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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HGL 409W is a 1980 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1980 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 55,181 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 HGL 409W, 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 46 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HGL 409W registered?

HGL 409W is a 1980 Opel Manta, first registered on 16 October 1980.

Is HGL 409W safe to buy?

The MOT history for HGL 409W shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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