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WLD 182X

1981 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,292 mi
Last recorded77,292 miles
Recorded on18 May 2021
Typical for 1981 Opel Manta59,045 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLD 182X
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1981
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2021 77,292 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 77,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Fail 11 Jun 2019 77,097 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Spare tyre defective flat ()

Pass 31 May 2018 76,432 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 76,432 miles

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 75,376 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 74,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 74,252 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 74,252 miles

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 73,738 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 73,139 miles

slight binding of n/s/rear brake

Pass 2 Apr 2012 72,606 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 71,414 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 70,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 69,819 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2009 69,819 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

offside rear chassis has slight corrosion

Pass 4 Mar 2008 69,200 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 69,200 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake valve insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 68,625 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 68,625 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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WLD 182X is a 1981 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 WLD 182X, 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.

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WLD 182X is a 1981 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 December 1981.

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