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MTU 892L

1972 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2013
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

2,727 mi
Last recorded2,727 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2012
Typical for 1972 Opel Manta58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMTU 892L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1972
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2012 2,727 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2012 2,721 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2011 97,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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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MTU 892L is a 1972 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MTU 892L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MTU 892L?

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What year was MTU 892L registered?

MTU 892L is a 1972 Opel Manta, first registered on 19 December 1972.

Is MTU 892L safe to buy?

The MOT history for MTU 892L shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MTU 892L have outstanding finance?

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