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HMT 231J

1996 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,512 mi
Last recorded58,512 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHMT 231J
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 58,512 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering column slight play

Fail 12 Mar 2018 58,512 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

steering column slight play

Pass 19 Apr 2017 57,974 miles

slight seepage of oil

Pass 4 Nov 2015 57,443 miles

n/s/front brake binding slightly

o/s/rear backplate damp

Pass 9 May 2015 57,170 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 56,323 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 56,164 miles

offside rear brake backplate damp

Pass 22 Jun 2011 55,743 miles

o/s/rear brake backplate damp

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,444 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 55,379 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 55,194 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 55,025 miles
Fail 7 May 2007 54,900 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2006 54,729 miles

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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HMT 231J is a 1996 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HMT 231J, 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 30 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was HMT 231J registered?

HMT 231J is a 1996 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 November 1996.

Is HMT 231J safe to buy?

The MOT history for HMT 231J shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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