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SGH 71V

1980 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,922 mi
Last recorded47,922 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 1980 Opel Manta55,181 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSGH 71V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1980
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 47,922 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 47,844 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,456 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 May 2016 45,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside coverd in paint

Fail 20 Apr 2016 45,336 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded main (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded axle (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake pipes painted

underside coverd in paint

Pass 26 Aug 2015 45,238 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 43,039 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 5 Mar 2013 42,633 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 41,758 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 41,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Jun 2009 40,996 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 40,996 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 39,816 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear sill end and n/s front inner wing corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2008 39,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s rear sill end and n/s front inner wing corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2007 38,811 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 36,989 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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SGH 71V is a 1980 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1980 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 55,181 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 SGH 71V, 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 46 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SGH 71V is a 1980 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 February 1980.

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