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BNJ 587T

1979 Opel Manta

Green Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2017
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

73,501 mi
Last recorded73,501 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1979 Opel Manta65,536 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBNJ 587T
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1979
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 10 May 2016 73,501 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 71,381 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 68,828 miles

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

o/s headlamp aim weak

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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BNJ 587T is a 1979 Opel Manta in Green with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BNJ 587T, 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 BNJ 587T registered?

BNJ 587T is a 1979 Opel Manta, first registered on 8 March 1979.

Is BNJ 587T safe to buy?

The MOT history for BNJ 587T shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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