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WUU 543N

1974 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2016
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

50,229 mi
Last recorded50,229 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2015
Typical for 1974 Opel Manta34,462 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWUU 543N
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1974
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2015 50,229 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper loose.

Rear suspension stiff.

Some ns sill corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 24 Jun 2015 50,227 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front bumper loose.

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear suspension stiff.

Some ns sill corrosion.

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 49,623 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 49,622 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,593 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.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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WUU 543N is a 1974 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1974 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,462 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 WUU 543N, 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 52 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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WUU 543N is a 1974 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 September 1974.

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