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VAL 510L

1973 Opel Manta

Brown Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

71,269 mi
Last recorded71,269 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVAL 510L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 71,269 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 71,229 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 71,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres perrishing throughout

Pass 10 May 2012 70,979 miles

Centre Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gearbox earth strap snapped

slight oil leak on diff

slight oil leak on gearbox pinion seal

Pass 27 May 2011 70,783 miles

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

slight oil leak on diff

slight oil leak on gearbox

Pass 4 May 2010 70,571 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside 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)

Pass 9 May 2009 70,344 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2008 70,078 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on n/s/f upper inner wing

Fail 27 Apr 2008 70,045 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Slight corrosion on upper inner wing n/s/f

Pass 29 Apr 2007 69,831 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2006 69,624 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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VAL 510L is a 1973 Opel Manta in Brown with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 1973 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,628 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 VAL 510L, 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 53 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VAL 510L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 June 1973.

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