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UVU 77X

1982 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2010
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

97,942 mi
Last recorded97,942 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2009
Typical for 1982 Opel Manta43,919 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationUVU 77X
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1982
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2009 97,942 miles

slightly reduced pattern to offside headlamp pattern

Fail 8 Apr 2009 97,941 miles

Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

slightly reduced pattern to offside headlamp pattern

Pass 19 Jul 2007 97,025 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 97,007 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

all tyres perishing in tread and side walls

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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UVU 77X is a 1982 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1982 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 84.8% with a typical mileage of 43,919 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 UVU 77X, 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 44 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was UVU 77X registered?

UVU 77X is a 1982 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 February 1982.

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