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NOW 240M

1973 Opel Manta

Green Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2025
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,490 mi
Last recorded42,490 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2024
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 240M
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Apr 2024 42,490 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2022 42,301 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 42,160 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake discs rusty

oil leak

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,121 miles

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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NOW 240M is a 1973 Opel Manta in Green with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 NOW 240M, 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 NOW 240M registered?

NOW 240M is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 14 September 1973.

Is NOW 240M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 240M shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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