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TMC 430Y

1983 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

39,340 mi
Last recorded39,340 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2020
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTMC 430Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2020 39,340 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 39,339 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 39,236 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 39,218 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 39,198 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 39,159 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 39,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

rear bumper insecure

Fail 12 Jan 2016 39,063 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis rail (2.4.A.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear bumper insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2015 38,849 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 14 Jan 2014 38,524 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2013 38,106 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 37,581 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 37,581 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2011 37,080 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 16 Jan 2010 36,615 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 36,195 miles

some wear in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2008 35,722 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 35,233 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2007 35,223 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2006 34,755 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 34,755 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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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TMC 430Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 TMC 430Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was TMC 430Y registered?

TMC 430Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 3 February 1983.

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