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JAP 353L

1973 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

113 mi
Last recorded113 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2024
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAP 353L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2024 113 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 51 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2021
Pass 8 Aug 2019 4,806 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 4,107 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 3,207 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 2,674 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 3 Jul 2015
Pass 26 Jun 2014 2,219 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 1,541 miles

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 2 Jul 2013 1,540 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 1,504 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jun 2011

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 Jun 2011
Pass 24 Jun 2010

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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JAP 353L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 JAP 353L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was JAP 353L registered?

JAP 353L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 March 1973.

Is JAP 353L safe to buy?

The MOT history for JAP 353L shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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