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PGT 158L

1973 Opel Manta

Orange Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,857 mi
Last recorded79,857 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2017
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPGT 158L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2017 79,857 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 78,933 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Jul 2015 78,281 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2015 78,281 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 17 May 2014 77,902 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 75,114 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 75,113 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 22 May 2012 71,764 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 21 May 2012 71,764 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 31 May 2011 69,922 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 69,922 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Steering column shaft retaining device missing (2.1.6)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 69,694 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 69,694 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 69,693 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 69,345 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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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PGT 158L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Orange with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PGT 158L, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PGT 158L registered?

PGT 158L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 June 1973.

Is PGT 158L safe to buy?

The MOT history for PGT 158L shows 15 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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