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NAO 316W

1981 Opel Manta

Orange Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

36,412 mi
Last recorded36,412 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNAO 316W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 36,412 miles

Corrosion on vehicle chassis

Rear brake ballence poor

Stearing and suspension ball joint dust covers in poor condition

Pass 13 Sep 2011 36,241 miles

Corrosion on off side front chasis leg by suspension mount

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

Slight play in off side stearing arm

Pass 9 Jul 2010

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

brake fluid slightly low

some test items not visible

welding my master cylender appears to be ok for test standards

Pass 28 Oct 2009 35,135 miles

Engine oil leak

Slight play in stearing rack

Fail 15 Oct 2009 35,128 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Engine oil leak

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 13 Mar 2008 35,114 miles

Corrosion in off side door

Exaust hanger in poor condition

Near side rear tyre worn to tread limit

Slight play in stearing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 34,932 miles

Fog lamp switch sticky

Front brake pads worn low

Nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Slight brake imbalance

Slight play in steering rack

Fail 5 Mar 2007 34,925 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fog lamp switch stickey

Front brake pads worn low

Near side rear tyre in poor condition

Slight play in stearing rack

Pass 21 Mar 2006 34,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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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NAO 316W is a 1981 Opel Manta in Orange with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 NAO 316W, 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 NAO 316W registered?

NAO 316W is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 March 1981.

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