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JRC 272K

1971 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

32,902 mi
Last recorded32,902 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 1971 Opel Manta41,318 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRC 272K
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1971
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc
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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 32,902 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 32,569 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 32,494 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 32,465 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 32,459 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 32,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 32,203 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front wipers smeary

offside front number plate dull

Pass 26 Aug 2010 31,882 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,405 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 31,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 30,858 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 30,190 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 30,182 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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JRC 272K is a 1971 Opel Manta in White with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1971 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.9% with a typical mileage of 41,318 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 JRC 272K, 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 55 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRC 272K registered?

JRC 272K is a 1971 Opel Manta, first registered on 5 November 1971.

Is JRC 272K safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRC 272K shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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