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YHL 252T

1978 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,963 mi
Last recorded59,963 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2012
Typical for 1978 Opel Manta51,511 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYHL 252T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1978
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,963 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 59,863 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 59,505 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 59,090 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 53,368 miles

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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YHL 252T is a 1978 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1978 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 51,511 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 YHL 252T, 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 48 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YHL 252T registered?

YHL 252T is a 1978 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 December 1978.

Is YHL 252T safe to buy?

The MOT history for YHL 252T shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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