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D488 POE

1987 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

13,228 mi
Last recorded13,228 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD488 POE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 13,228 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2025 13,222 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 13,219 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting floor pan (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2024 12,629 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 12,207 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 11,909 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2021 11,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Slight binding o/side front brake

Pass 21 Mar 2020 11,782 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 11,096 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 110,170 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 109,436 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 7,447 miles

COOLANT SYSTEM RADIATOR IS BADLY DETERIORATED.

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR IS INSECURE.

Fail 8 Nov 2012 7,447 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

COOLANT SYSTEM RADIATOR IS BADLY DETERIORATED.

OUTER BODY SILLS - INSPECTION LIMITED BECAUSE OF PLASTIC COVERS.

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

WINDSCREEN WASHER RESERVOIR IS INSECURE.

Pass 10 Nov 2011 3,201 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 3,195 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Nov 2010 96,516 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 96,516 miles

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

REAR WIPER BLADE RUBBER SPLIT.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 89,831 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2009 89,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 17 Nov 2008 81,819 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 81,814 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2007 80,894 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 80,956 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 80,172 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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D488 POE is a 1987 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 D488 POE, 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 D488 POE registered?

D488 POE is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 19 May 1987.

Is D488 POE safe to buy?

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