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TYB 511W

1981 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

30,856 mi
Last recorded30,856 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTYB 511W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2021 30,856 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underside very rusty in many places

Pass 11 Mar 2020 30,436 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front inner arches rusty

n/s/f chassis leg rusty

n/s/f inner and outer sills very rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty

Pass 15 Mar 2019 29,937 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 29,417 miles

underside of vehicle very rusty in many places

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 29,417 miles

Oil leak ()

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

underside of vehicle very rusty in many places

Pass 20 Feb 2017 28,891 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front lower (2.4.G.2)

n/s/front inner wheel arch area very rusty

underside of vehicle very rusty in many places with large rust holes not within prescribed areas

Pass 26 Feb 2016 28,251 miles

n/s/front chassis leg rusty

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 28,251 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front chassis leg rusty

oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2015 27,865 miles

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

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

rear wheel arches slightly rusty

Pass 26 Feb 2014 27,493 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2014 27,493 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 27,055 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 14 Mar 2012 26,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

n/s/front inner arch rusty

Pass 16 Mar 2011 26,044 miles

n/s/f inner arch area veryu rusty

n/s/f lower susspension ball joint boot split

Pass 10 Mar 2010 25,543 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,038 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 25,038 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 24,395 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2008 24,395 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,772 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 23,121 miles

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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TYB 511W is a 1981 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1981 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.9% with a typical mileage of 59,045 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 TYB 511W, 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 45 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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TYB 511W is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1981.

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