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VMD 250S

1978 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

13,413 mi
Last recorded13,413 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2017
Typical for 1978 Opel Manta51,511 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVMD 250S
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1978
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2017 13,413 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 8,205 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 81,560 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 7,060 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 7,040 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 27 Oct 2006 17,114 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2006 6,909 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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VMD 250S is a 1978 Opel Manta in White with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1978 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,511 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 VMD 250S, 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 48 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was VMD 250S registered?

VMD 250S is a 1978 Opel Manta, first registered on 17 May 1978.

Is VMD 250S safe to buy?

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