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D217 KNG

1987 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

18,820 mi
Last recorded18,820 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD217 KNG
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 18,820 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff oil leaking

Fail 13 Nov 2012 18,802 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear diff oil leaking

Pass 8 Nov 2011 169,104 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2011 169,104 miles

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a)

Front Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2011 16,908 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 13,987 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

under side of vehicle heavily undersealed when presented for re test after welding repairs carried out

Fail 28 Oct 2010 13,987 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 11,694 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2009 11,691 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,051 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 9,040 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

n/s chassis holed in non prescribed area

Pass 5 Jul 2007 6,483 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 6,314 miles

Nearside Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 3,262 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 3,206 miles

Nearside Front Lower Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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D217 KNG is a 1987 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 D217 KNG, 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 D217 KNG registered?

D217 KNG is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 20 March 1987.

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