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WEC 681Y

1983 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2008
Tests8 (3 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate37.5%

Mileage

90,541 mi
Last recorded90,541 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2007
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEC 681Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2007 90,541 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 90,221 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2006
Fail 11 Sep 2006 80,704 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2006 80,627 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2006 80,319 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Oil leak

oil leak from diff

Pass 17 Aug 2005 73,116 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 73,108 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

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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WEC 681Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 37.5%.

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 WEC 681Y, 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 WEC 681Y registered?

WEC 681Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 March 1983.

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The MOT history for WEC 681Y shows 8 tests with a 37.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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