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E194 GPK

1988 Opel Manta

Blue Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,661 mi
Last recorded94,661 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE194 GPK
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 94,661 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 94,470 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 94,218 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2020 94,218 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively brake hose (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 92,083 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 88,724 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 84,974 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 80,991 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,764 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,939 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 73,996 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 73,706 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2011 73,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 73,227 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 73,099 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2008 72,782 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 72,529 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

chassis starting to rust n/s front

Pass 12 Aug 2006 72,245 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,874 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

fuel pipes corroded

heavy surface corrosion to both front inner wheel arches

surface corrosion to under body and chassis

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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E194 GPK is a 1988 Opel Manta in Blue with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 E194 GPK, 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 E194 GPK registered?

E194 GPK is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 12 February 1988.

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