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ABX 151V

1979 Opel Manta

Gold Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,673 mi
Last recorded71,673 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationABX 151V
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 71,673 miles

Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 71,673 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 71,673 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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ABX 151V is a 1979 Opel Manta in Gold with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1979 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.5% with a typical mileage of 65,536 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 ABX 151V, 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 47 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was ABX 151V registered?

ABX 151V is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 4 October 1979.

Is ABX 151V safe to buy?

The MOT history for ABX 151V shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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