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D343 PYA

1987 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

5,900 mi
Last recorded5,900 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD343 PYA
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 5,900 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 5,268 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2024 5,160 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 4,972 miles
Pass 19 May 2022 4,744 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2021 4,385 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2020 3,920 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 3,804 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 3,545 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 3,041 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 2,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 1,513 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 99,670 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 99,454 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 99,311 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 98,914 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2011 98,891 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 97,679 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 94,289 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 92,568 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 92,568 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 81,505 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 81,501 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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D343 PYA is a 1987 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 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 D343 PYA, 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 D343 PYA registered?

D343 PYA is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 21 April 1987.

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