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D292 OON

1987 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

5,632 mi
Last recorded5,632 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD292 OON
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 5,632 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

excessive loose wiring in & out of car

excessive welding carried out & will req.more in future

extensive welding carried out & will req.more in future

tyres split & perished

Fail 12 Apr 2017 5,632 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported centre (7.1.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level empty (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

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

all tyres split & perished except n/s/f

excessive exsposed electrical wiring under bonnet & inside car

footbrake efficency low at 53%

Pass 6 Aug 2015 5,527 miles

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

Rear both rear tyres cracking/ splitting, treads to sidewalls.

Rear exhaust mount rubber perished/ splitting.

Pass 24 Jul 2014 5,490 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

both rear tyres cracking/splitting tread to sidewall..

Fail 24 Jul 2014 5,490 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres cracking/splitting tread to sidewall..

Pass 30 Jul 2013 5,467 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

general underbody corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

slight noise n/s & o/s front wheel bearings

Pass 27 Jul 2012 5,455 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant hose perrished.

dangerous wiring through out vehicle.

Fail 25 Jul 2012 5,455 miles

Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

coolant hose perrished.

dangerous wiring through out vehicle.

throttle sticking open, & brakes binding on, due to poor adjustment of disabled driving hand operated control levers.

Fail 31 May 2012 5,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 5,447 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 5,356 miles

o/s/r hand & footbrake efforts low

Fail 21 Sep 2010 5,350 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

o/s/r hand & footbrake efforts low

Pass 10 Aug 2009 5,207 miles

extensive welding carried out to under body

Fail 10 Aug 2009 5,207 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

extensive welding carried out to under body

Fail 18 Jul 2009 5,206 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front chassis legs heavily corroded & previously welded

hand controls fitted to brake & acc.pedals

rear exhaust rubber perrished

unable to check rear seatbelts & fixings due to effects & rear seats down

under body in poor condition

Pass 17 Oct 2008 5,046 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 2,374 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 2,300 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 99,918 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2006 99,918 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.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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D292 OON is a 1987 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 D292 OON, 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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D292 OON is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 24 June 1987.

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