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VWU 390X

1981 Opel Manta

Bronze Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,316 mi
Last recorded86,316 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2020
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVWU 390X
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2020 86,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2019 86,307 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2018 86,292 miles

emissions ok

Pass 20 Jul 2017 86,266 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 86,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on centre box (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2016 86,096 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight leak on centre box (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VWU 390X is a 1981 Opel Manta in Bronze with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 VWU 390X, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VWU 390X registered?

VWU 390X is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 14 August 1981.

Is VWU 390X safe to buy?

The MOT history for VWU 390X shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VWU 390X have outstanding finance?

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