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VCS 220Y

1983 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

26,650 mi
Last recorded26,650 miles
Recorded on12 May 2008
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVCS 220Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2008 26,650 miles

ALL PRESSED STEEL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 9 May 2008 26,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL PRESSED STEEL SUSPENSION COMPONENTS HEAVILY CORRODED.

FRONT SUSPENSION CROSSMEMBER HEAVILY CORRODED.

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 4 May 2007 22,324 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 22,324 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 May 2006 19,682 miles
Fail 23 May 2006 19,681 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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VCS 220Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 VCS 220Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VCS 220Y registered?

VCS 220Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 June 1983.

Is VCS 220Y safe to buy?

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