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ORX 200L

1973 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,744 mi
Last recorded55,744 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationORX 200L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 55,744 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 55,534 miles

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Fail 18 Jan 2017 55,534 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

drivers seat belt slightly frayed

Pass 16 Jan 2016 55,451 miles

slight binding near side rear brake

Fail 8 Jan 2016 55,448 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

slight binding near side rear brake

Pass 12 Mar 2012 55,440 miles

some travel on handbrake

Pass 1 Mar 2011 55,431 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Feb 2010 55,404 miles

Corrosion nsf chassis rail (double skinned)

Oil leak

Small hole nsf floor pan/sill joint

Pass 2 Dec 2008 55,387 miles

general corrosion under vehicle

offside front tyre starting to perish

some corrosion in nearside front chassis

Pass 8 Oct 2007 55,374 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 55,338 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

general corrosion in front suspension arms and springs

some corrosion in nearside front inner wing/wheel arch

Fail 3 Jun 2006 55,332 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

bothrear quarter panels corroded and holed not support panels and outside areas †

front under tray corroded and holed outside area

n.s front inner wheel arch and o.s rear inner boot floor corroded outside area

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 30 May 2005 55,271 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

welding repairs carried out on both front box sections and both rear outer sills

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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ORX 200L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 ORX 200L, 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 ORX 200L registered?

ORX 200L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 May 1973.

Is ORX 200L safe to buy?

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