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JRD 243W

1981 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

12,789 mi
Last recorded12,789 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJRD 243W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 12,789 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2021 12,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2019 12,315 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 11,655 miles

Front PROP SHAFT U/J SLIGHT PLAY

Pass 4 May 2017 11,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 May 2016 10,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 10,037 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 10,031 miles

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

Nearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 9,250 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 109,191 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 8,651 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 8,651 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 8,628 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 8,085 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 107,391 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 6,752 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 5,980 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 5,975 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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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JRD 243W is a 1981 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1981 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,045 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 JRD 243W, 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 45 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was JRD 243W registered?

JRD 243W is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 3 February 1981.

Is JRD 243W safe to buy?

The MOT history for JRD 243W shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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