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E12 GTE

1988 Opel Manta

Red Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

22,873 mi
Last recorded22,873 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2017
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE12 GTE
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2017 22,873 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 21,315 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 20,065 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 20,006 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jul 2013 20,006 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 117,097 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2011 111,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2010 10,684 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2010 10,684 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,743 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 9,743 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 6,265 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 6,265 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (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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E12 GTE is a 1988 Opel Manta in Red with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

Across all 1988 Opel Manta models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.7% with a typical mileage of 52,339 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 E12 GTE, 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 38 years old, this Opel Manta is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was E12 GTE registered?

E12 GTE is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 12 January 1988.

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