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D348 JNA

1987 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests25 (13 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate52%

Mileage

21,480 mi
Last recorded21,480 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD348 JNA
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

13 pass 12 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 21,480 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle extensively repaired and altered by welding all welding appears to be satisfactory

Fail 20 Jun 2026 21,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle extensively repaired and altered by welding all welding appears to be satisfactory

Fail 29 May 2026 21,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

car extensively modified repaired to fit non standard engine all welding appears to be satisfactory

Pass 16 Dec 2024 21,191 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 19,024 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 19,014 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 17,764 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2021 17,764 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 12,295 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 9,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

this vehicle has been extensively modified

Fail 24 Apr 2018 9,777 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

this vehicle has been extensively modified

Pass 7 Feb 2017 7,215 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension modified

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 31 Jan 2017 7,212 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

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

front and rear suspension modified

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Dec 2014 2,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

suspension and vehicle structure modified appears to be satisfactory at time of test

Fail 4 Dec 2014 2,814 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering rack modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

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

suspension and vehicle structure modified appears to be satisfactory at time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2013 168 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 165 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 126 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Fail 20 Mar 2012 123 miles

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (1.7.4b)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 27 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 26 miles

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

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 May 2007 25,383 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2007 25,086 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 11,180 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2006 11,180 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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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D348 JNA is a 1987 Opel Manta in Blue with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52%.

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 D348 JNA, 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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D348 JNA is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 12 May 1987.

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