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WGD 972R

1976 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

17,967 mi
Last recorded17,967 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2010
Typical for 1976 Opel Manta39,906 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWGD 972R
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1976
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2010 17,967 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 17,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2008 17,227 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 8 May 2006 15,491 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 15,491 miles

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

Both sills, chassis and floor area's corroded various places and should be attended to soon.

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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WGD 972R is a 1976 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1976 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.9% with a typical mileage of 39,906 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 WGD 972R, 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 50 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was WGD 972R registered?

WGD 972R is a 1976 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 December 1976.

Is WGD 972R safe to buy?

The MOT history for WGD 972R shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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