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YVJ 125K

1972 Opel Manta

Yellow Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

50,931 mi
Last recorded50,931 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1972 Opel Manta58,580 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYVJ 125K
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1972
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 50,931 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 50,931 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 50,266 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 49,496 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 48,826 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 48,826 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,563 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 47,074 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 46,761 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2009 46,035 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 45,365 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 44,530 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 44,128 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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YVJ 125K is a 1972 Opel Manta in Yellow with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1972 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.4% with a typical mileage of 58,580 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 YVJ 125K, 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 54 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YVJ 125K registered?

YVJ 125K is a 1972 Opel Manta, first registered on 9 June 1972.

Is YVJ 125K safe to buy?

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