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NKG 518M

1973 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2019
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

27,961 mi
Last recorded27,961 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2018
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNKG 518M
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2018 27,961 miles

front suspension arms and front sub frame surface corrosion

servo hose ,not correct hose ,advise replacement

Fail 13 Aug 2018 27,961 miles

Braking system leaking servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

front suspension arms and front sub frame surface corrosion

servo hose ,not correct hose ,advise replacement

Fail 4 Apr 2018 27,958 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor pan support rigger and floor pan (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded lower outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Offside Front slight drag to brake when spun by hand

Offside Rear slight drag to brake when spun by hand

exhaust tail pipe only one support ring fitted

front suspension arms surface corrosion

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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NKG 518M is a 1973 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1973 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,628 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 NKG 518M, 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 53 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NKG 518M registered?

NKG 518M is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 2 August 1973.

Is NKG 518M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NKG 518M shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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