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HPM 366L

1973 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

17,572 mi
Last recorded17,572 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2015
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHPM 366L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2015 17,572 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread registration plate (6.3.1d)

extensive under body welding carried out (all appears sound)

Fail 24 May 2013 17,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 16,371 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 23 May 2012 16,363 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 May 2011 154,551 miles

30 spots of corrosion see block plan front brake pads low locking device not good in ns & os front roll bar of rear bushs

Pass 21 May 2010 14,034 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 14,034 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 May 2009 12,423 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 10,463 miles

slight gearbox oil leak.

Pass 17 May 2007 8,457 miles

front subframe mounting bolts have no split pins, customer asures me they are done eith locktight.

Pass 18 May 2006 5,878 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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HPM 366L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1973 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,628 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 HPM 366L, 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 53 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HPM 366L registered?

HPM 366L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 18 March 1973.

Is HPM 366L safe to buy?

The MOT history for HPM 366L shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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