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SLR 883R

1977 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

71,571 mi
Last recorded71,571 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 1977 Opel Manta62,016 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSLR 883R
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1977
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 71,571 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 71,562 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2006 70,660 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 70,658 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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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SLR 883R is a 1977 Opel Manta in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1977 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 62,016 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 SLR 883R, 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 49 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 SLR 883R registered?

SLR 883R is a 1977 Opel Manta, first registered on 12 May 1977.

Is SLR 883R safe to buy?

The MOT history for SLR 883R shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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