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OJF 385P

1976 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

22,611 mi
Last recorded22,611 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2018
Typical for 1976 Opel Manta39,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOJF 385P
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2018 22,611 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering column

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 22,223 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 22,223 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 21,883 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.1.2c)

Pass 4 Jul 2014 21,509 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 21,047 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 20,214 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 19,016 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 19,015 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side handbrake low performance

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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OJF 385P is a 1976 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 OJF 385P, 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 OJF 385P registered?

OJF 385P is a 1976 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 January 1976.

Is OJF 385P safe to buy?

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