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UDP 834Y

1983 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

49,094 mi
Last recorded49,094 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUDP 834Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2014 49,094 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system is slightly corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 49,085 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 49,075 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 49,056 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,347 miles

o/s chassis corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2011 48,347 miles

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

o/s chassis corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2009 48,336 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness compensator valve no leak at test

Fail 10 Jul 2009 48,330 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

dampness compensator valve no leaks found at test

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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UDP 834Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 UDP 834Y, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was UDP 834Y registered?

UDP 834Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 March 1983.

Is UDP 834Y safe to buy?

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