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D318 MKN

1987 Opel Manta

White Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

48,237 mi
Last recorded48,237 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2023
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD318 MKN
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Oct 2023 48,237 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill to floor section holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced nearside centre cross member corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill section corroded and holed (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening insecure sill section holed and corroded (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 47,133 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 47,132 miles

Central Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside sill (middle) section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 45,805 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 45,052 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 44,052 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 44,026 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 4,272 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 2,982 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 1,443 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 7,555 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 5,691 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 2,195 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 96,097 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 96,066 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 May 2008 92,690 miles

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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D318 MKN is a 1987 Opel Manta in White with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 D318 MKN, 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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D318 MKN is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 2 February 1987.

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