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RUW 88L

1973 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

44,710 mi
Last recorded44,710 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRUW 88L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 3 Oct 2017 44,710 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 44,399 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 44,030 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 43,530 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 43,016 miles

small oil leak from o/s/r brake back plate

Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,450 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 42,241 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 41,582 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 10 Jul 2009 41,208 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 40,600 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 40,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 39,728 miles

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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RUW 88L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 RUW 88L, 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 RUW 88L registered?

RUW 88L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1973.

Is RUW 88L safe to buy?

The MOT history for RUW 88L shows 12 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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