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D44 FBK

1987 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

87 mi
Last recorded87 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2009
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD44 FBK
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 19 Oct 2009 87 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2008 84,697 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 84,673 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 82,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 81,672 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 81,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

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

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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D44 FBK is a 1987 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D44 FBK, 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 D44 FBK registered?

D44 FBK is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 January 1987.

Is D44 FBK safe to buy?

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