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NOW 498Y

1983 Opel Manta

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

88,122 mi
Last recorded88,122 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2007
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNOW 498Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2007 88,122 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 88,122 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fail 17 Oct 2006 68,100 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 498Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 NOW 498Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was NOW 498Y registered?

NOW 498Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 7 June 1983.

Is NOW 498Y safe to buy?

The MOT history for NOW 498Y 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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