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UTT 145X

1981 Opel Manta

Silver Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

89,695 mi
Last recorded89,695 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTT 145X
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 5 Feb 2026 89,695 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Steering rack has signs of leakage (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slightly deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Slightly insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2013 89,592 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 86,001 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 83,462 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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UTT 145X is a 1981 Opel Manta in Silver with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UTT 145X, 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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What year was UTT 145X registered?

UTT 145X is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 20 November 1981.

Is UTT 145X safe to buy?

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