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NLY 63L

1972 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

63,981 mi
Last recorded63,981 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 1972 Opel Manta58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNLY 63L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1972
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 63,981 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 63,184 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 63,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 62,258 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 61,992 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 60,268 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2008 60,266 miles

Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 59,404 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 59,402 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

small cracks to offside rear tyre wall

Pass 27 Jun 2006 56,876 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2006 56,848 miles

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

Horn emits two or more alternating tones (1.6.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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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NLY 63L is a 1972 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NLY 63L, 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.

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What year was NLY 63L registered?

NLY 63L is a 1972 Opel Manta, first registered on 11 August 1972.

Is NLY 63L safe to buy?

The MOT history for NLY 63L shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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