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D394 TJO

1987 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,307 mi
Last recorded100,307 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD394 TJO
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 100,307 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2025 100,239 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 80,013 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 11,017 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 10,753 miles

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)

Pass 30 Dec 2009 7,684 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Slight corrossion on rear suspension mounting

Pass 16 Dec 2008 4,375 miles

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2008 4,359 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front petrol pipe insecure

o/s/f inner side light n/w

Fail 4 Dec 2008 4,342 miles

Centre Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

long travel on brake pedal

slight damage to outer wall n/s/f tyre

petrol tank mounting bolts not fully tightened

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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D394 TJO is a 1987 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D394 TJO, 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 D394 TJO registered?

D394 TJO is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 22 June 1987.

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