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UOK 784S

1978 Opel Manta

Gold Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2015
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,856 mi
Last recorded47,856 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2014
Typical for 1978 Opel Manta51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUOK 784S
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1978
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2014 47,856 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 46,472 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 46,472 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

offside rear tyre shows age related cracks

Oil leak

Pass 7 Dec 2011 46,465 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2011 46,457 miles

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

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

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

no rear seat belts fitted or seats

Pass 6 Apr 2010 46,446 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 45,364 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 45,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 43,099 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 43,093 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 May 2006 42,166 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 42,166 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2006 42,163 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Fail 6 Apr 2006 42,157 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

UNDER WINGS FLITCHES AND WHEEL ARCHES CORRODED NEEDS ATTENTION

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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UOK 784S is a 1978 Opel Manta in Gold with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1978 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,511 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 UOK 784S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UOK 784S registered?

UOK 784S is a 1978 Opel Manta, first registered on 19 May 1978.

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