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D14 GTE

1987 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

47,355 mi
Last recorded47,355 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD14 GTE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 47,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 47,032 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2023 45,735 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2022 45,310 miles

offside front jacking point corroded

offside headlamp image poor

Pass 1 Apr 2021 44,304 miles

front suspension points slightly corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2020 43,748 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 43,727 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 43,599 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 May 2015 43,414 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 43,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 43,335 miles

nsr indicator lens broken

Fail 7 May 2013 43,335 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nsr indicator lens broken

Pass 31 May 2012 43,309 miles
Fail 31 May 2012 43,309 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 43,199 miles

drivers headlamp patteren getting weak

Pass 12 May 2010 43,034 miles

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 May 2010 43,034 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 42,865 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 42,593 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 42,593 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Pass 22 May 2007 42,293 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 42,293 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2006 41,931 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 41,931 miles

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2) DANGEROUS

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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D14 GTE is a 1987 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 56,856 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 D14 GTE, 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 39 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was D14 GTE registered?

D14 GTE is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 31 March 1987.

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