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BCD 236T

1979 Opel Manta

Beige Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,999 mi
Last recorded92,999 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2013
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBCD 236T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2013 92,999 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 92,990 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 92,990 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2005 92,946 miles

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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)

Offside Front Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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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BCD 236T is a 1979 Opel Manta in Beige with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BCD 236T, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BCD 236T registered?

BCD 236T is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1979.

Is BCD 236T safe to buy?

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