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AWP 331M

1974 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 4200cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

52,996 mi
Last recorded52,996 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1974 Opel Manta34,462 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAWP 331M
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1974
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,200cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 52,996 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 52,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 52,079 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 50,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 49,539 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 48,900 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 47,474 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 46,249 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 45,076 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 42,983 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

offside rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 13 May 2011 42,541 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 40,050 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 40,050 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AWP 331M is a 1974 Opel Manta in Red with a 4,200cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 1974 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.4% with a typical mileage of 34,462 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 AWP 331M, 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 52 years old, this Opel Manta is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was AWP 331M registered?

AWP 331M is a 1974 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 May 1974.

Is AWP 331M safe to buy?

The MOT history for AWP 331M shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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