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JNR 413L

1973 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2014
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

35,327 mi
Last recorded35,327 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2013
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJNR 413L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2013 35,327 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

signes of poor weld repairs done prior to mot test

steering rack is wet with oil but no signes of leaking pressent

underbody corroded in places were no underseal has been applyed

underside is difficult to asses due to underseal applyed

Fail 23 May 2013 35,327 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

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

Electrical wiring deteriorated but not exposing bare wires (1.9.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

brake service

signes of poor weld repairs done prior to mot test

steering rack is wet with oil but no signes of leaking pressent

underbody corroded in places were no underseal has been applyed

underside is difficult to asses due to underseal applyed

Pass 21 May 2012 32,154 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all running gear is painted and difficult to asses

coil springs are weak

engine has been changed ... cehicle still has standard braking system

front inner wheel arches corroded

rear anti roll bar fouling fuel line

seat belts are slightly frayed

underside corroded

underside of vehicle is undersealed

weld repairs done prior to mot test and are poor

Fail 20 May 2012 32,152 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

all running gear is painted and difficult to asses

coil springs are weak

engine has been changed ... cehicle still has standard braking system

front inner wheel arches corroded

rear anti roll bar fouling fuel line

seat belts are slightly frayed

underside corroded

underside of vehicle is undersealed

weld repairs done prior to mot test and are poor

Pass 18 May 2011 31,516 miles

Battery insecure

repairs heavily under seal not allowing full inspeciton?????

Fail 16 May 2011 31,515 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

anti roll bar linkage is fouling fuel pipes

brake discs are pitted

brake service

signes of engine transplant evident [ vehicle has standard brakes still fitted ]

underside is corroded

weld repares carried out prior to mot test . poor repares but all seem welded

Pass 24 May 2010 31,370 miles

advise propshaft distance into gearbox

Pass 10 Aug 2007 26,673 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 26,673 miles

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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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JNR 413L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 JNR 413L, 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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JNR 413L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 May 1973.

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