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NTJ 884M

1973 Opel Manta

Maroon Petrol 1898cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

56,060 mi
Last recorded56,060 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNTJ 884M
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 56,060 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 53,485 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 53,159 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 52,545 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 52,378 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 52,378 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 52,174 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 52,002 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 51,939 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 51,849 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 51,746 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 51,711 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 51,661 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 51,606 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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NTJ 884M is a 1973 Opel Manta in Maroon with a 1,898cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 NTJ 884M, 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 NTJ 884M registered?

NTJ 884M is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 December 1973.

Is NTJ 884M safe to buy?

The MOT history for NTJ 884M shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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