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TLP 32M

1973 Opel Manta

Orange Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2024
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

54,569 mi
Last recorded54,569 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2023
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTLP 32M
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2023 54,569 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

general under vehicle corrosion

offside front chassis rail corroded by subframe mounting

staining around fuel tank

Fail 24 Apr 2023 54,569 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill / end of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside outer sill corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area

general under vehicle corrosion

offside front chassis rail corroded by subframe mounting

staining around fuel tank

Pass 8 May 2019 54,540 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 54,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 17 May 2018 54,537 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 54,512 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 54,512 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering chassis box section (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 54,507 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

body has slight corrosion but not within 30cm of body structure.

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,472 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 54,414 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 54,414 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,411 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2012 54,404 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front discs corroded

Fail 11 Oct 2006 51,315 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2006 51,315 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (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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TLP 32M is a 1973 Opel Manta in Orange with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 TLP 32M, 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.

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TLP 32M is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 11 October 1973.

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