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E203 UNW

1988 Opel Manta

Black Petrol 1979cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

20,330 mi
Last recorded20,330 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 1988 Opel Manta52,339 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE203 UNW
MakeOpel
ModelManta
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,979cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 20,330 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 20,312 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 18,881 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 17,803 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 80,481 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 78,520 miles

no spare tyre fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2007 78,517 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 20 May 2006 75,927 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 75,923 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

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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E203 UNW is a 1988 Opel Manta in Black with a 1,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 E203 UNW, 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 E203 UNW registered?

E203 UNW is a 1988 Opel Manta, first registered on 1 March 1988.

Is E203 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E203 UNW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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