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D717 YCW

1987 Opel Manta

Grey Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

48,653 mi
Last recorded48,653 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD717 YCW
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 48,653 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2025 48,472 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2024 48,469 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 48,437 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2022 48,349 miles

Vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 9 Jun 2021 48,251 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 48,228 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 48,139 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 47,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CENTRE SILENCER (7.1.2)

Pass 15 May 2015 46,140 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 46,140 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 45,411 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 44,244 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 43,669 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 43,661 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 43,440 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)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 20 Aug 2008 43,065 miles

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

Fail 23 Jul 2008 43,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2007 42,156 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 22 Jun 2007 42,156 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

plastic covers fitted to outer sills

Fail 6 Jul 2006 41,497 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

battery insecure

propshaft defective

vehicle has been modified/lowered front and rear springs/pads/discs/braided hoses

Pass 6 Jul 2006 41,497 miles

battery insecure

propshaft defective

vehicle has been modified/lowered front and rear springs/pads/discs/braided hoses

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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D717 YCW is a 1987 Opel Manta in Grey with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 D717 YCW, 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 D717 YCW registered?

D717 YCW is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 10 April 1987.

Is D717 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for D717 YCW shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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