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RJO 253P

1976 Opel Manta

Orange Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

43,461 mi
Last recorded43,461 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1976 Opel Manta39,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJO 253P
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1976
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 43,461 miles

front tyres slightly perished

Pass 3 Aug 2017 42,117 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 42,097 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 40,316 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2015 39,906 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 25 Jul 2015 39,906 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013 39,867 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 36,702 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 36,699 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 34,836 miles

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

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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RJO 253P is a 1976 Opel Manta in Orange with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 RJO 253P, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RJO 253P registered?

RJO 253P is a 1976 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1976.

Is RJO 253P safe to buy?

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