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VBH 801W

1981 Opel Manta

Bronze Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,890 mi
Last recorded40,890 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVBH 801W
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 40,890 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

both front tyres cracking between treads

small brake bind to front brakes

Pass 13 Oct 2015

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections at joints (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside centre outer sill

front number plate cracked

offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Fail 5 Oct 2015

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear sections at joints (7.1.2)

corrosion to offside centre outer sill

front number plate cracked

offside front road wheel stiff to turn by hand

Pass 14 Nov 2006 40,887 miles

front number plate fractured,

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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VBH 801W is a 1981 Opel Manta in Bronze with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 VBH 801W, 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 VBH 801W registered?

VBH 801W is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 7 May 1981.

Is VBH 801W safe to buy?

The MOT history for VBH 801W shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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