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SUT 860R

1987 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

88,455 mi
Last recorded88,455 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2023
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSUT 860R
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2023 88,455 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 88,091 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2021 87,486 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 87,444 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 86,945 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 86,401 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,445 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 84,814 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 84,231 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 82,040 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front chassis rails slightly corroded

nearside + offside rear outer body corrosion

offside rear tyre cut but cords not exposed

Pass 10 Jul 2013 80,184 miles

slight corrosion to rear inner/outer sills

slight cut to osr tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or chords

slight play steering column lower uj

Fail 9 Jul 2013 80,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

slight corrosion to rear inner/outer sills

slight cut to osr tyre but not deep enough to expose ply or chords

slight play steering column lower uj

Pass 21 Apr 2012 77,354 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 74,010 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 73,351 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 73,351 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 70,965 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 68,547 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 68,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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SUT 860R is a 1987 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 1987 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 56,856 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 SUT 860R, 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 39 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was SUT 860R registered?

SUT 860R is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 14 September 1987.

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The MOT history for SUT 860R shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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