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KPL 196W

1980 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,151 mi
Last recorded96,151 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2015
Typical for 1980 Opel Manta55,181 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKPL 196W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1980
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2015 96,151 miles

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,141 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Feb 2014 96,137 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 96,131 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 96,124 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2012 96,124 miles

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2011 96,118 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 96,114 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 96,106 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 96,093 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 96,089 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 96,089 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 96,065 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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KPL 196W is a 1980 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 1980 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 55,181 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 KPL 196W, 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 46 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KPL 196W registered?

KPL 196W is a 1980 Opel Manta, first registered on 28 August 1980.

Is KPL 196W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KPL 196W shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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