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D816 FRV

1987 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

6,068 mi
Last recorded6,068 miles
Recorded on19 May 2025
Typical for 1987 Opel Manta56,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD816 FRV
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2025 6,068 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2022 5,962 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear gearbox main seal. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Apr 2021 5,759 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2019 5,703 miles
Pass 8 May 2017 5,663 miles

Floating rear brake calipers have solid metal brake pipes connected.

Fail 28 Apr 2017 5,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Floating rear brake calipers have solid metal brake pipes connected.

Pass 22 Apr 2015 5,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 5,517 miles

o/s/front tyre starting to crack/perish on tread

Fail 16 Apr 2014 5,484 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside and Offside Front tyres perished and cracked in tread but not exposing ply or cords

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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D816 FRV is a 1987 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 D816 FRV, 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 D816 FRV registered?

D816 FRV is a 1987 Opel Manta, first registered on 11 March 1987.

Is D816 FRV safe to buy?

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