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XTC 379L

1973 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,488 mi
Last recorded70,488 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 1973 Opel Manta54,628 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXTC 379L
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1973
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,900cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 70,488 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 70,488 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 70,487 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 70,488 miles

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2016 70,488 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e) DANGEROUS

Rear Panhard rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 70,488 miles

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

rear flexi has a small kink!

Fail 24 Jul 2014 70,488 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Steering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

battery insecure

breather pipes insecure

headlamp wiring stretched

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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XTC 379L is a 1973 Opel Manta in White with a 1,900cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1973 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.9% with a typical mileage of 54,628 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 XTC 379L, 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 53 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XTC 379L registered?

XTC 379L is a 1973 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 January 1973.

Is XTC 379L safe to buy?

The MOT history for XTC 379L shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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