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YPN 566Y

1983 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,412 mi
Last recorded29,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 1983 Opel Manta40,863 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYPN 566Y
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1983
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc
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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 29,412 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 25,200 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2013 21,130 miles

Electrical wiring deteriorated, but not likey to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 12,350 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2011 5,347 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2009 1,894 miles

boot floor corroded rusty brake pipes general condition corroded

Fail 10 Dec 2009 1,894 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

boot floor corroded rusty brake pipes general condition corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2008 99,732 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 99,729 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

in general corrosion to chassis and brake pipes.

Pass 18 Dec 2007 99,271 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 99,271 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

brake pipes rusty front and rear.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 199,183 miles

corrosion starting to affect n/s/f chassis if viewed from underwheelarch.

slight play noticed in n/s steering rack.

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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YPN 566Y is a 1983 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1983 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.4% with a typical mileage of 40,863 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 YPN 566Y, 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 43 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YPN 566Y registered?

YPN 566Y is a 1983 Opel Manta, first registered on 28 May 1983.

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