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PTR 780S

1978 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

28,554 mi
Last recorded28,554 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 1978 Opel Manta51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPTR 780S
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1978
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 28,554 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2009 28,503 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2008 28,220 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 20 Apr 2006 28,130 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 28,129 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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PTR 780S is a 1978 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1978 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,511 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 PTR 780S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was PTR 780S registered?

PTR 780S is a 1978 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 March 1978.

Is PTR 780S safe to buy?

The MOT history for PTR 780S shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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