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D794 FAJ

1987 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2019
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

85,493 mi
Last recorded85,493 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2018
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD794 FAJ
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2018 85,493 miles

Nearside Front inner wheel arch chassis rails corroded

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear brake applies little effort

fuel pipes damaged/ kinked

headlamp aim on upper & lower limit

rear chassis/ wheel well corroded around fuel tank

rear diff mounts bushes deteriorated

rear outer sills corroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,530 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe slightly damaged (7.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering column universal joint is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

fuel filler neck corroded.

oil leaks from the rear diff and gearbox.

vehicle has been lowered.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 9,112 miles

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

o/s wiper split

unable to check fuel cap seal

Pass 7 Sep 2009 5,605 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 5,605 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s mirror cracked but not affecting the view to the rear

slight play o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Feb 2007 5,605 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 5,605 miles

fog lamp lens cracked, † †vehicle body corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2006 5,605 miles

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

fog lamp lens cracked, † †vehicle body corroded.

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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D794 FAJ is a 1987 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D794 FAJ, 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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D794 FAJ is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 24 March 1987.

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