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TAW 662R

1977 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,316 mi
Last recorded54,316 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2015
Typical for 1977 Opel Manta62,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTAW 662R
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1977
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2015 54,316 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 52,985 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 52,985 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 51,777 miles

both front inner wings have slight corrosion

Pass 7 May 2011 59,438 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 59,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 46,775 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 41,466 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 37,368 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 82,619 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 82,617 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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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TAW 662R is a 1977 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TAW 662R, 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.

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What year was TAW 662R registered?

TAW 662R is a 1977 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 July 1977.

Is TAW 662R safe to buy?

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