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UTW 690L

1972 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1600cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,630 mi
Last recorded49,630 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1972 Opel Manta58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUTW 690L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1972
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,600cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,630 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 48,981 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 44,286 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 43,511 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,166 miles

Oil leak

slight play in o/s track rod

very slight bind on o/s/r

Pass 16 Aug 2007 36,383 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 36,373 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 83,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Propshaft component defective

Fail 4 Aug 2006 83,123 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Propshaft component defective

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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UTW 690L is a 1972 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,600cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1972 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,580 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 UTW 690L, 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 54 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UTW 690L registered?

UTW 690L is a 1972 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1972.

Is UTW 690L safe to buy?

The MOT history for UTW 690L shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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