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JPD 414N

1975 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

44,977 mi
Last recorded44,977 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 1975 Opel Manta54,249 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPD 414N
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1975
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 44,977 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2024 44,849 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2020 44,799 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

fuel filler cap damaged

Pass 24 May 2019 44,770 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filler cap damaged

Pass 17 May 2018 44,751 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

fuel cap damaged

Pass 25 May 2017 44,730 miles

fuel cap damaged

Fail 24 May 2017 44,730 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

fuel cap damaged

Pass 26 May 2016 44,701 miles

Offside door mirror taped up

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo unit corroded

exhaust tailpipe broken and blowing

Pass 22 May 2015 44,683 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

offside door mirror head slightly loose taped up

Fail 21 May 2015 44,683 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded

offside door mirror head slightly loose taped up

Pass 22 May 2014 44,664 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2013 44,640 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 44,593 miles

front brakes bineding on slightly

Pass 7 Apr 2011 44,570 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 44,543 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Oct 2009 44,543 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 44,493 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres cracked

Pass 28 Sep 2007 44,455 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 44,378 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 44,369 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

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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JPD 414N is a 1975 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 JPD 414N, 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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What year was JPD 414N registered?

JPD 414N is a 1975 Opel Manta, first registered on 16 May 1975.

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