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NGA 789V

1980 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,825 mi
Last recorded28,825 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 1980 Opel Manta55,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNGA 789V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 28,825 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2023 27,494 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 26,810 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 26,582 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 26,559 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 26,293 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 26,293 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 26,004 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 25,665 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 24,407 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 23,261 miles

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

Fail 15 Feb 2013 23,255 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

condensation in o/s headlamp

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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NGA 789V is a 1980 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NGA 789V, 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 NGA 789V registered?

NGA 789V is a 1980 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 February 1980.

Is NGA 789V safe to buy?

The MOT history for NGA 789V shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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