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HTW 551Y

1982 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

38,222 mi
Last recorded38,222 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2024
Typical for 1982 Opel Manta43,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHTW 551Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1982
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2024 38,222 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 38,106 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2022 38,065 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 37,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 9 May 2018 37,906 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 May 2017 37,824 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 37,753 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 37,670 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 37,670 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2014 37,332 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 37,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 36,898 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 36,510 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,921 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,921 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 34,586 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Slight attension to left hand rear service and hand brake performance

Pass 9 Mar 2009 34,546 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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HTW 551Y is a 1982 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1982 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 43,919 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 HTW 551Y, 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 44 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was HTW 551Y registered?

HTW 551Y is a 1982 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 December 1982.

Is HTW 551Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for HTW 551Y shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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