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XYA 80S

1977 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 1897cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,868 mi
Last recorded67,868 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 1977 Opel Manta62,016 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXYA 80S
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1977
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,897cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 67,868 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 66,489 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2012 66,489 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 25 May 2012 66,131 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both front springs have been shortened

Pass 25 May 2011 62,216 miles

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

batter tray corroding

Pass 27 May 2010 62,170 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 62,109 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,109 miles

Front Position lamp switch missing (1.1.A.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 92,018 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 62,016 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 61,875 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all 4 tyres starting to crack

Pass 1 Mar 2006 61,674 miles

oil leak

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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XYA 80S is a 1977 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 1,897cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1977 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 62,016 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 XYA 80S, 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 49 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was XYA 80S registered?

XYA 80S is a 1977 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 August 1977.

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