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D684 MHB

1987 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2012
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD684 MHB
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2012 70,890 miles

different size tyres on front - rear axles

lowered springs on front only

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

welding on underside - rough

Fail 25 Jan 2012 70,890 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Nearside Front brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

different size tyres on front - rear axles

lowered springs on front only

unable to fully inspect outer sills plastic trim fitted

welding on underside - rough

Fail 12 Dec 2011 70,868 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 Sep 2011 70,863 miles

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

Nearside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 70,828 miles

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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D684 MHB is a 1987 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D684 MHB, 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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D684 MHB is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 January 1987.

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