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NPJ 251R

1976 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

32,612 mi
Last recorded32,612 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2012
Typical for 1976 Opel Manta39,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNPJ 251R
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2012 32,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jul 2012 32,612 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 32,806 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 32,707 miles

Horn control missing (1.6.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 32,154 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2006 34,157 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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NPJ 251R is a 1976 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1976 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 39,906 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 NPJ 251R, 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 50 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was NPJ 251R registered?

NPJ 251R is a 1976 Opel Manta, first registered on 6 September 1976.

Is NPJ 251R safe to buy?

The MOT history for NPJ 251R shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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