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JPK 447K

1972 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

75,044 mi
Last recorded75,044 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 1972 Opel Manta58,580 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJPK 447K
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2026 75,044 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

advise replacement of nsf brake hose

osr fuel breather pipe broken advise repair

Pass 29 Apr 2016 74,813 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 74,617 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 74,045 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 73,338 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 73,338 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 73,017 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 73,017 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 72,955 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 71,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 71,823 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2009 71,774 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 71,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 71,659 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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JPK 447K is a 1972 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1972 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,580 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 JPK 447K, 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 54 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JPK 447K registered?

JPK 447K is a 1972 Opel Manta, first registered on 7 February 1972.

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