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JLD 2N

1975 Opel Manta

Orange Petrol 1584cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87,101 mi
Last recorded87,101 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2015
Typical for 1975 Opel Manta54,249 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJLD 2N
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1975
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,584cc
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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2015 87,101 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 87,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 86,934 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 86,934 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2013 85,893 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 85,890 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2012 85,860 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has a modification which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,666 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,635 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2008 81,617 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2008 81,617 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 78,554 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2006 78,242 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 78,242 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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JLD 2N is a 1975 Opel Manta in Orange with a 1,584cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1975 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.4% with a typical mileage of 54,249 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 JLD 2N, 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 51 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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JLD 2N is a 1975 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 March 1975.

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